For many years the Astronomical clock has been the symbol of Strasbourg; it is the unique landmark of the Renaissance. It was created in 1842 by the best Swiss craftsmen. The clock is located at the Strasbourg Cathedral. Movie about clock creation history is shown at the Cathedral every noon; lots of interesting stories are associated with this artifact.
Built on top of ancient Roman temple, Cathedral is also one of the most important places to visit. The very first church in its place dated back to 11th century, while the Gothic building was founded late in 13th century; it has preserved to these days and is admired by tourists. Cathedral keeps a lot of unique artifacts including five centuries old cathedral pulpit and a Gothic font.
After admiring the Cathedral, it's worth to visit Place Kleber, which is the biggest square in the city. It was named after General Jean-Baptiste Kleber. Memorial to General is located at the center of it and reminds citizens about his deeds. Next to the wonderful Place Kleber is the Aubette palace built in late 18th century.
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