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Cathedrale Notre Dame de StrasbourgvsPalais de l'Europe
Both are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg is the choice of most writers compared to Palace of Europe (Palais de l'Europe). Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg is ranked #1 in Strasbourg with approval from 5 publications such as Frommer's, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.
Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
The Guardian
Frommer's
1 rue Rohan, 67060 Strasbourg
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Fodor's "Dark pink, ornately carved Vosges sandstone masonry covers the facade of this most novel and Germanic of French cathedrals, a triumph of Gothic art begun in 1176." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Nothing prepares you for your first glimpse of Strasbourg's Cathédrale Notre-Dame, completed in all its Gothic grandeur in 1439." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Built from 1015 to 1439, Notre-Dame cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic art, owes much of its charm to the pink Vosges sandstone used for its construction." Full review
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Inside, don't miss the 13C Angel pillar, decorated with a group of Gothic statues, and the astronomical clock with its automated figures.
Afar Magazine "Just in a small short street leading to the place de Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg, this man was playing guitar with his friend, a dog, who lied lazily, sadly in the guitar case." Full review
The Guardian "The postwar reconstruction of the old town was meticulous and held the key to its present prosperity. Its battered cathedral now gazes down on strolling members of the European parliament."
Frommer's "The city’s crowning glory is an outstanding example of Gothic architecture, representing a transition from the Romanesque." Full review
Palais de l'Europe Fodor's Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
Avenue Europe, Strasbourg
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Fodor's "Designed by Paris architect Henri Bernard in 1977, this continental landmark is headquarters to the Council of Europe, founded in 1949 and independent of the European Union." Full review
Lonely Planet "A futuristic glass crescent, the Council of Europe’s Palais de l’Europe across the the River Ill can be visited on free one-hour weekday tours; phone ahead for times and reservations." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This huge building (there are 1350 offices in it) houses various different community functions, in particular the European Parliament that meets in the largest hemi-cyclical room in Europe." Full review
