Strasbourg Cathedral
Guide
Photo: Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
FreeChurchAllow 45–90 minPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
A huge cathedral of pink sandstone with a lace-like front and a single spire, glowing stained glass inside and a giant astronomical clock whose figures parade every day at 12:30. A narrow stair of about 330 steps climbs to a platform above the roofs.
A brief history
Its spire, finished in 1439, made it the tallest building in the world for over two centuries; it was left with one spire because the second was never built.
Tips
- Best time
- Early morning, or around midday for the clock (arrive early)
- Cost
- Free; the platform about €8 and the clock show about €4 (check)
- Allow
- 45–90 min
- Free days
- The cathedral itself is always free
- Hours
- Usually open daily about 8:30–11:15 and 12:45–17:45, with the clock show around midday (check)
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Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Written in Flewaway's words by AI from this open data, not yet checked by a person. Prices, hours and rules change, so check before you go.
Good to know
- Area
- The Grande Île: The old town on its island in the Ill: the cathedral, Place Kléber and the museums. Central and lovely, a bit dearer to stay in.
- Dress code
- A place of worship: cover shoulders and keep quiet during services
- Access
- Step-free
- Indoors or out
- Indoors: good on a hot or rainy day
