Strasbourg, France: One of the amazing buildings we were able to see in Europe was the Strasbourg Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Our Lady of Strasbourg. This cathedral's construction took place from 1176 to 1439.
It is considered to be among the finest examples of high, or late, Gothic architecture. At 466 feet, it was the world's tallest building from 1647-1874. Today it is the sixth-tallest church in the world.
Victor Hugo described it as a "gigantic and delicate marvel." The cathedral is visible far across the plains of Alsace and can be seen from as far off as the Vosges Mountains or the Black Forest on the other side of the Rhine.
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