Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Sélestat, France
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1.6 km
19 m
Experience Sélestat in France in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Sight 1: Hôtel du préteur royal
The Hôtel du Praetor Royal is a historical monument located in Sélestat, in the French department of Bas-Rhin.
Sight 2: Maison Ziegler
The Ziegler House is a historical monument located in Sélestat, in the French department of Bas-Rhin.
Sight 3: Église protestante
The Protestant Church of Sélestat is a historical monument located in Sélestat, in the French department of Bas-Rhin.
Sight 4: Hôtel de Ville
The Sélestat Town Hall is a historical monument located in Sélestat, in the French department of Bas-Rhin.
Sight 5: Auberge des Alliés
The Auberge des Alliés is a historical monument located in Sélestat, in the French department of Bas-Rhin.
Sight 6: Église Sainte-Foy
The Church of Saint Faith of Sélestat is a major Romanesque architecture landmark in Sélestat along the Route Romane d'Alsace in the East of France. The church having been built over a very short time span, it appears strikingly homogenous in style and proportions, however some parts have been completed and others modified in a Romanesque Revival style by the architect Charles Winckler between 1889 and 1893. During that restoration campaign, a crypt dating back to around 1085 was discovered and made accessible as well. Like many major buildings in Alsace the church is made of pink Vosges mountains sandstone.
Sight 7: Ancien hôtel de Saint-Lô
The former Hôtel de Saint-Lô is a historical monument located in Sélestat, in the French department of Bas-Rhin.
Sight 8: Maison Billex
The Billex house is a historical monument located in Sélestat, in the French department of Bas-Rhin.
Sight 9: Église Saint-Georges
St. George's Church, Sélestat, is a Gothic church in Sélestat, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France. The church, of exceptional size and quality, is near the Humanist Library, which was founded in 1452 by Jean de Westhuss, priest at the church of St. George's. Originally dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the church has been named after Saint George since 1500 and is famous for its Christmas trees hung since 1521
Sight 10: Porte de Strasbourg
The Strasbourg Gate is a gate of the seventeenth-century fortifications of the city of Sélestat.
Sight 11: Maison natale de Beatus Rhenanus
The birthplace of Beatus Rhenanus is a historical monument located in Sélestat, in the French department of Bas-Rhin. Beatus Rhenanus, Latinized form of his name Beat Bild, was an Alsatian scholar of the sixteenth century.
Sight 12: Tour des Sorcières
The Witches' Tower, Lower Gate or Niedertor, is a gate of the medieval ramparts of Sélestat. It was later used as an observation tower, storeroom, and prison.
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