Strasbourg Astronomical Clock

The Strasbourg astronomical clock is located in the Cathédrale Notre-Dame of Strasbourg, Alsace, France. It is the third clock on that spot and dates from the time of the first French possession of the city.

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Type: Clock
Description: historic clock in France
Also known as: “Strasbourg astronomical clock”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Palais Rohan and Musée des Beaux-Arts de Strasbourg.

Palais Rohan

Castle

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The Palais Rohan in Strasbourg is the former residence of the prince-bishops and cardinals of the House of Rohan, an ancient French noble family originally from Brittany. Palais Rohan is situated 110 metres southeast of Strasbourg Astronomical Clock.

Musée des Beaux-Arts de Strasbourg

Museum

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The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Strasbourg is the old masters paintings collection of the city of Strasbourg, located in the Alsace region of France. The museum is housed in the first and second floors of the baroque Palais Rohan since 1898. Musée des Beaux-Arts de Strasbourg is situated 150 metres south of Strasbourg Astronomical Clock.

Musée des arts décoratifs

Museum

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The Musée des Arts décoratifs of the city of Strasbourg, France, is found on the ground floor of the Palais Rohan, the former city palace of the Prince-Bishops from the Rohan family. Musée des arts décoratifs is situated 140 metres southeast of Strasbourg Astronomical Clock.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Petite France and Schiltigheim.

Petite France

Neighborhood

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The Petite France, in Alsatian dialect: Französel; "Little France"), also known as the Quartier des Tanneurs is the south-western part of the Grande Île of Strasbourg, France, the most central and characteristic island of the city that forms the historic centre.

Schiltigheim

Town

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Schiltigheim is a commune located north of the city of Strasbourg in the Bas-Rhin department within the Grand Est region of north-eastern France. Schiltigheim is located in the historical and cultural region of Alsace which has been administratively integrated into the European Collectivity of Alsace since January 1, 2021. Schiltigheim is situated 2½ km north of Strasbourg Astronomical Clock.