Grande Île, Strasbourg

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Grande Île, the historic centre of Strasbourg, France, is an island in the Ill River. Literally "Grand Island", Grand Île was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988. At the time, the International Council on Monuments and Sites noted that Grand Île is "an old quarter that exemplifies medieval cities". ^[1] Aside from the Strasbourg Cathedral — the world's fourth-tallest church and an ornate example of 15-century gothic architecture — Grand Île is home to four other centuries-old churches: St. Thomas, St. Pierre-le-Vieux, St. Pierre-le-Jeune, and St. Étienne.

To mark Grand Île's status as a World Heritage Site, 22 brass plates were placed on the bridges giving access to the island.^[2]

Grand Île is sometimes referred to as "ellipse insulaire" because of its shape.

[edit] References

1. ^ Strasbourg ­ Grand ile 495
2. ^ Office de Tourisme de Strasbourg. Retrieved on 2005-10-29.

[edit] External links

• UNESCO
• Map from MSN

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Coordinates: 48.583° N 7.748° E