Thursday 19 May 2016

Spitaltor

Right in the most central center of town, is the huge complex of the Hopital Civil. It's big, and it's old, very old. Legend says it was founded by Duke Attic (St Odile's father) in 675 AD. But the first written proof dates from 1119. Old. Nowadays, most existing building were built around 1718. On my photo, one of the entrances to the complex, the Spitaltor, or hospital gate. The chapel you see on the side is 'new': 1428.

Several other hospitals in Strasbourg, all of them much newer!
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  1. Gunn19 May 2016 at 14:42

    What a wonderful building and what a wonderful sky!

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  2. Honest Abe Lincoln19 May 2016 at 14:42

    That is very old but looks good.

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  3. Bill19 May 2016 at 20:04

    I love seeing old buildings that are still in use.

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  4. William Kendall19 May 2016 at 23:11

    I like the tower aspect of this gate.

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