Grande Île, Strasbourg
| Strasbourg - Grande Île * | |
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| Country | France |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | i, ii, iv |
| Reference | 495 |
| Region ** | Europe and North America |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 1988 (12th Session) |
| * Name as inscribed on World Heritage List ** Region as classified by UNESCO |
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Grande Île, the historic centre of Strasbourg, France, is an island in the Ill River. Literally "Grand Island", Grand Île was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988. At the time, the International Council on Monuments and Sites noted that Grand Île is "an old quarter that exemplifies medieval cities".[1] Aside from the Strasbourg Cathedral—the world's fourth-tallest church and an ornate example of 15-century gothic architecture—Grand Île is home to four other centuries-old churches: St. Thomas, St. Pierre-le-Vieux, St. Pierre-le-Jeune, and St. Étienne.
To mark Grand Île's status as a World Heritage Site, 22 brass plates were placed on the bridges giving access to the island.[2]
Grand Île is sometimes referred to as "ellipse insulaire" because of its shape.
[edit] References
- ^ Strasbourg Grand ile 495
- ^ "Office de Tourisme de Strasbourg". Archived from the original on 2005-10-29. http://web.archive.org/web/20051029080207/http://www.ot-strasbourg.fr/htm_uk/pages/patrimoine.php. Retrieved 2005-10-29.
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Coordinates: 48°34′58.8″N 7°44′52.8″E / 48.583°N 7.748°E
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