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Historical Sketch
of the
Cathedral of Strasburg
Twenty fourth Edition
STRASBURG
PUBLISHED BY A. VIX & Cie
31, PLACE DE LA CATHÉDRALE
1922.
I. HISTORY
Among the wonderful monuments to which the religiousart of the middle ages has given rise and which will for everexcite the admiration of men, the church of Notre-Dame orCathedral of Strasburg occupies one of the first ranks. Byits dimensions, the richness of the ornaments and figuresthat adorn its exterior, by the majesty of its nave, and by itslight steeple, which towers towards Heaven with as muchgrace as boldness, this house of God proclaims afar its destinationand leaves a deep and indelible imp