Culture of Alsace. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

This picturesque province never ceases to attract connoisseurs of fine French wine. There is a tremendous amount of old wineries in Alsace. Ribeauville town surrounded by beautiful vineyards …
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1.It’s convenient to travel the province on high-speed TGV trains; they can be an alternative to quite comfortable buses. Tourists always have an option to rent a car; it is worth …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Alsace and surroundings
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Art galleries in Alsace and around
♥ Art museum 'Unterlinden Museum' Colmar, 27.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Musée d art moderne et contemporain' Strasbourg, 36.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Unterlinden Museum' Colmar, 27.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Musée d art moderne et contemporain' Strasbourg, 36.2 km from the center. On the map


Cathedrals and basilicas near Alsace
♥ Münster Unserer Lieben Frau, Freiburg, 47.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilique Notre-Dame de Thierenbach, Jungholtz, 52 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilique Notre-Dame, Marienthal, 58.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilique du Sacré-Cœur, Lutterbach, 63.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Église Sainte-Marie, Arlesheim, 63.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilique-Cathédrale Saint-Christophe, Belfort, 86.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Münster Unserer Lieben Frau, Freiburg, 47.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Basilique Notre-Dame de Thierenbach, Jungholtz, 52 km from the center. On the map


♥ Basilique Notre-Dame, Marienthal, 58.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Basilique du Sacré-Cœur, Lutterbach, 63.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Église Sainte-Marie, Arlesheim, 63.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Basilique-Cathédrale Saint-Christophe, Belfort, 86.9 km from the center. On the map


Unique spots in Alsace and near
Riquewihr
From the series “Fabulous Nooks of the World with Striking Colorful Shades”
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Distance from Alsace center - 23.7 km.
Riquewihr is ideal for hiking, as important landmarks can be found here at every step. During the walk, you can see a lot of old houses with amazing signs. For example, a plate with an image of scissors may mean that a tailor once lived in this house. In the heart of the city, there's a City Hall that is a vivid example of neoclassical style. One of the most unusual architectural landmarks is Maison Schickhardt house with its original angular bay windows. …
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Colmar
From the series “Nooks and Villages That Are More Colorful Than Top Touristic Destinations”
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Distance from Alsace center - 27.1 km.
Besides exploring the lovely old streets, tourists can diversify their leisure with visits to museums, theaters, and concert halls. The world famous museum of sacred art, Unterlinden, is situated there. The area of the charming town of only 66.5 square km, and the population is about 67 000 people. The first mention of the town dates back to the 9th century. Since its inception, the place had great strategic importance. …
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Alsace
Landmarks of culture on Alsace map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc

