Republic square

Place de la République, heart of the Neustadt of Strasbourg

With its park-like appearance, Place de la République says a lot about the history of Strasbourg. It is located in the heart of the Neustadt, the new town built by the Germans. The Strasbourg audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this vast urban ensemble, a witness of a pivotal era of the city.

A square of the German city

Place de la République is located in the Neustadt, the new town erected between 1871 and 1918, when Strasbourg was German. This large park-like square is surrounded by monumental buildings of this period, such as the Palais du Rhin and the national library. Its imposing architecture testifies to the eventful history of the city, long disputed between France and Germany.

What to see

You admire the vast lawns, the trees and the monumental buildings that surround the square, witnesses of German imperial architecture. Place de la République is the heart of the Neustadt, a district with remarkable heritage. It is a stop for lovers of history and town planning, away from the medieval centre.

Practical information

Place de la République lies in the Neustadt district of Strasbourg, reachable on foot and by public transport. It is a public space open at all times, freely accessible and on the level. The official buildings that surround it have their own hours; the square, planted with trees, lends itself to a peaceful walk.

What is the Neustadt of Strasbourg?

It is the new town built between 1871 and 1918, when Strasbourg was German; Place de la République is its heart, surrounded by monumental buildings.

What is there to see at Place de la République in Strasbourg?

The lawns, the trees and the monumental buildings of the German period, such as the Palais du Rhin and the national library, in the heart of the Neustadt.