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S t r a s b o u r g

S t r a s b o u r g. H i s t o r y. 12 B.C. Strasbourg was established as the Roman military camp on the Rhine named Argentoratum. H i s t o r y. 1434-44: Johannes Gutenberg refines his printing press with moveable metal type while living in Strasbourg. H i s t o r y. 1566

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S t r a s b o u r g

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  1. Strasbourg

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

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

  4. History • 1566 The Strasbourg University is founded.

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

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

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

  8. History • 1918 Strasbourg returns to France.

  9. History • 1940 Germans occupy Strasbourg.

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

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

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

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

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

  18. 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.

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

  20. StrasbourgUniversities • 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.)

  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.)

  23. Strasbourg III – Université Robert Schuman • 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.

  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.

  26. InterestingInformation • 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.

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