Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg
6 expert reviews
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 Planet
Top 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