France · City guides
Strasbourg
Strasbourg, in Alsace, is the capital of the Grand-Est region of France and is most widely known for hosting a number of important European institutions. It is also famous for its beautiful historical centre - the Grande Île, which was the first city centre to be classified entirely as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
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UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)- Power plugs
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Type C, E · 230 V - Getting around
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Alsace, France · Population: 294K · Calling code: +33
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