Cathédrale Notre-Dame

This is the town's primary building, its pride and its emblem. At 142 meters tall, it was, for a long time, the tallest building in Christendom. It was built entirely of pink sandstone from the Vosges area, between the 12th and 14th centuries. Its unique architecture (a single tower) lends it a surprising charm and even those who live in the city never tire of its beauty. The exterior is adorned with countless gargoyles and figures, and the enormous rose window on the front wall is a jewel of Gothic art. Inside, its vaulted ceiling cannot fail to impress, and the astronomic clock, built in 1547, comes alive with dancing figures every day at 12.30 pm. The organs and the medieval stained-glass windows are also striking. If you climb up to a viewing platform, the panorama of old Strasbourg is unsurpassed. The church is closed to visitors during mass. For information on admission rates and other details please see the website.