1. StrasbourgStrasbourg StrasbourgStrasbourg

2. HistoryHistory HistoryHistory 12 B.C. 12 B.C. Strasbourg was established as the Roman military camp on the Rhine named Argentoratum. 12 B.C. 12 B.C. Strasbourg was established as the Roman military camp on the Rhine named Argentoratum.

3. HistoryHistory HistoryHistory 1434-44: 1434-44: Johannes Gutenberg refines his printing press with moveable metal type while living in Strasbourg. 1434-44: 1434-44: Johannes Gutenberg refines his printing press with moveable metal type while living in Strasbourg.

4. HistoryHistory HistoryHistory 1566 1566 The Strasbourg University is founded. 1566 1566 The Strasbourg University is founded.

5. HistoryHistory HistoryHistory 1681 1681 Louis XIV and his troops take over Strasbourg, placing it under French control. 1681 1681 Louis XIV and his troops take over Strasbourg, placing it under French control.

6. HistoryHistory HistoryHistory 1770-71 1770-71 Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, a German philosopher and poet, studies law in Strasbourg. 1770-71 1770-71 Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, a German philosopher and poet, studies law in Strasbourg.

7. HistoryHistory HistoryHistory 1870 1870 City of Strasbourg is handed over to the German Empire. 1870 1870 City of Strasbourg is handed over to the German Empire.

8. HistoryHistory History 1918 1918 Strasbourg returns to France. 1918 1918 Strasbourg returns to France.

9. HistoryHistory History 1940 1940 Germans occupy Strasbourg. 1940 Germans occupy Strasbourg.

10. HistoryHistory HistoryHistory November 23, 1944 November 23, 1944 Strasbourg is liberated by French troops, led by General Leclerc. November 23, 1944 November 23, 1944 Strasbourg is liberated by French troops, led by General Leclerc.

11. HistoryHistory History 1949 1949 Strasbourg is chosen as headquarters for the Council of Europe. 1949 Strasbourg is chosen as headquarters for the Council of Europe.

12. GeographyGeography GeographyGeography Strasbourg is located in the Northeastern part of France on the Franco-German border in Alsace.

13. GeographyGeography GeographyGeography Strasbourg is the capital of Alsace Population: 264,115 Languages: French, German, and Alsatian dialect Climate: Summers are hot and humid; Winters are raw and relatively cold; Spring and Autumn are pleasant. Strasbourg is the capital of Alsace Population: 264,115 Languages: French, German, and Alsatian dialect Climate: Summers are hot and humid; Winters are raw and relatively cold; Spring and Autumn are pleasant.

14. GeographyGeography GeographyGeography Strasbourg is seat of the Council of Europe, European Parliament, and European Court of Human Rights. Industries: machinery, automobiles, aircraft, chemicals, metallurgy, electronics, textiles, food processing, tourism. Strasbourg is seat of the Council of Europe, European Parliament, and European Court of Human Rights. Industries: machinery, automobiles, aircraft, chemicals, metallurgy, electronics, textiles, food processing, tourism.

15. CultureCulture CultureCulture Alsace is famous for its wine, beer, and sauerkraut. For Saint Nicolas day on the 6th of December, bakeries prepare brioches, or « Maennele » as tradition. During Christmas time there are 15 different varieties of cookies that are called « Bredeles. » Traditionally, breakfast on New Year’s Day is celebrated with a « stolle » which is a special bread. Alsace is famous for its wine, beer, and sauerkraut. For Saint Nicolas day on the 6th of December, bakeries prepare brioches, or « Maennele » as tradition. During Christmas time there are 15 different varieties of cookies that are called « Bredeles. » Traditionally, breakfast on New Year’s Day is celebrated with a « stolle » which is a special bread.

16. CultureCulture Culture Houses:  In typical houses during the 15th or 16th centuries, roofs were covered with flat shingles, and wooden boards covered the walls. Houses:  In typical houses during the 15th or 16th centuries, roofs were covered with flat shingles, and wooden boards covered the walls.

17. CultureCulture Culture Traditional Strasbourg Costume. “La Belle Strasbourgeoise”- Nicolas de Largillière : Traditional Strasbourg Costume. “La Belle Strasbourgeoise”- Nicolas de Largillière :

18. The Cathedral The Cathedral The city is organized around the cathedral. It was created during the Middle Ages and took almost three centuries to be completed. The spire is 142 meters tall and because of this, Notre Dame de Strasbourg was for a while the tallest building in the world when it was completed in 1439. The city is organized around the cathedral. It was created during the Middle Ages and took almost three centuries to be completed. The spire is 142 meters tall and because of this, Notre Dame de Strasbourg was for a while the tallest building in the world when it was completed in 1439.

19. “Little France” It’s the most picturesque quarter in Strasbourg. It’s also the original quarter for fishermen, tanners, and millers. It’s the most picturesque quarter in Strasbourg. It’s also the original quarter for fishermen, tanners, and millers.

20. Strasbourg UniversitiesStrasbourg Universities Strasbourg UniversitiesStrasbourg Universities There are three universities in Strasbourg Strasbourg I – Université Louis Pasteur Strasbourg II - Université Marc Bloch Strasbourg III – Université Robert Schuman There are three universities in Strasbourg Strasbourg I – Université Louis Pasteur Strasbourg II - Université Marc Bloch Strasbourg III – Université Robert Schuman

21. Strasbourg I – Université Louis Pasteur Enrolls more than 18,000 students Four main campuses Areas of study include health sciences: (medicine, pharmacy, etc) exact sciences: astronomy, biology, etc) social sciences: geography, psychology, education, etc.) Enrolls more than 18,000 students Four main campuses Areas of study include health sciences: (medicine, pharmacy, etc) exact sciences: astronomy, biology, etc) social sciences: geography, psychology, education, etc.)

22. Strasbourg II – Université Marc Bloch Located on the Rhine River Nearly 48,000 students Offers many humanities fields as a large research university (literature, sociology, philosophy, etc.) Located on the Rhine River Nearly 48,000 students Offers many humanities fields as a large research university (literature, sociology, philosophy, etc.)

23. Strasbourg III – Université Robert Schuman Approx. 8,500 students Communications, journalism, law, business, political science, etc. Approx. 8,500 students Communications, journalism, law, business, political science, etc.

24. Vauban Barrage Created by Taradein in 1690 with the plans of Vauban, a military engineer. They permit the flooding of the south quarter in the need of protection against enemies. Created by Taradein in 1690 with the plans of Vauban, a military engineer. They permit the flooding of the south quarter in the need of protection against enemies.

25. The Gardens The Orangerie Park. It’s the oldest quarter in the city. Constructed in 1804 for the Impress Josephine, who often visited Strasbourg. The Orangerie Park. It’s the oldest quarter in the city. Constructed in 1804 for the Impress Josephine, who often visited Strasbourg.

26. Interesting Information Interesting Information France and Germany are interested in creating a shared region with a common administration, and with Strasbourg as the capital. Think of it as a European Washington D.C. with around 860,000 inhabitants.