This picturesque city is situated on the bank of the Laura River. Due to a large number of cultural and historical monuments Tours has won the honorary title of City of History and Art.
Start your acquaintance with the cultural heritage of the city from visiting its main attraction - Saint-Gasen Cathedral, which construction started in the 13th century and lasted for more than 300 years. As a result, this building is a unique fusion of different architectural trends. Colbert Street is the historical center of the city. Here you can see numerous old wooden houses, which once have been occupied by townspeople. National Conservatory and Museum of Art are also located here.
Archbishop Palace is located not far away from the city's main attraction. The palace is surrounded by a large garden. Besides observing beautiful halls of the palace don’t forget to pay attention to Lebanon cedar, which height estimates 33 meters. The tree was planted 200 years ago immediately after the construction of the Palace.
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