To some 75 km al sur de Strasbourg, 65 km of Basel and neighbor city Colmar, we are surprised by this beautiful Romanesque radial beautifully preserved town home features, monuments, squares and medieval streets. It is located in the French region of Alsace, growing area vines and wine production. Eguisheim was, in the eleventh century birthplace of an important personage, who would become Papa, Leo IX.
The tourist office offers a tour of the city that surrounds the main streets and where the most important monuments are discovered, identified with a number that is located on the walls of the facades and includes a synthetic explanation as well as a code that can be accessed if we want more information. The visit takes place perfectly walk, whereby, If we have reached the city on our own vehicle, it is convenient to park in the parking lots located outside the old town and a few meters of it, and it is also very economical because only they request 3 € a partnership to collaborate with city maintenance.
This proposed route is highly recommended, because it allows us to appreciate in a whole city and enjoy the most. It can demand approximately one to two hours, although this time may vary according to the time each visitor stops at various points indicated and elsewhere who could attract attention. The well-preserved painted facades diversity of colors and decorated with beautiful flowers, glad the city and of course our way.
As we pass find different stores that offer mostly typical products of the region like mushrooms, salames, cakes and especially its famous wines.
derestaurantes and cafes throughout the city variety give us the possibility of a snack or tasting their dishes.
In November-December, the city offers a lively Christmas market.
He Castle Saint Leon It is located in the center of the city on the square was rebuilt from the eighth century. May enter the small chapel overflowing from a mixture of different colors on the walls and roof as in beautiful windows through which the light that enters the space with a mystique. Just as the rest of the city, The chapel is imbued with the spirit of Leo IX.
The tour ends at the main square where an octagonal fountain sixteenth century stands, behind which the castle is.
Another monument that stands out is the Romanesque Church of Eguisheim a mere 100 meters from the castle, rebuilt in the fourteenth century.
Eguisheim, an attractive ride that is possible in one day, Of course, the cozy town invites you to stay…
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sources consulted obtained through information provided by the monuments themselves, museums and sites visited, Tourist Information Offices, uba-fau.