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Strasbourg is a city in France, Bas-Rhin department prefecture capital of Alsace. It has a population of over 360,000 inhabitants, is located on the left bank of the Rhine River and is crossed by a tributary of it, Ill. Strasbourg is the seat of the European Parliament.

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Strasbourg

Strasbourg

Strasbourg is a city in France, Bas-Rhin department prefecture capital of Alsace. The city name is Germanic origin, meaning "town (at the crossing) streets." It has a population of over 360,000 inhabitants, is located on the left bank of the Rhine River and is crossed by a tributary of it, Ill. The cathedral and the houses of the XVI, XVII, Strasbourg keep much of the atmosphere of a free city in the Roman Empire, but Louis XV style elegant buildings and mansard roofs are typical of many French. Its importance as a major European city was confirmed when he was elected as head of the Council of Europe in 1949.


Colmar

Colmar

Colmar (originally named Colombarium then Kolmar) is a city in eastern France, the prefecture of the Haut-Rhin department in the Alsace region. Colmar is located 64 km south - west of Strasbourg, lauch River in eastern Vosges Mountains. It was founded in the ninth century and is famous for its old town, well preserved and numerous architectural landmarks and museums. Colmar secular and religious landmarks reflect the eight centuries of French and German architecture, adapted to local customs and construction materials. Largely spared the destruction of the French Revolution and the wars in 1870-1871, 1914-1918 and 1939-1945, Colmar is well preserved old town and famous among tourists.