Historical Sketch of the Cathedral of Strasburg - Anonymous - Platanus Publishing

“Among the wonderful monuments to which the religious art of the middle ages has given rise and which will for everexcite the admiration of men, the church of Notre-Dame or Cathedral of Strasburg occupies one of the first ranks. By its dimensions, the richness of the ornaments and figures that adorn its exterior, by the majesty of its nave, and by its light steeple, which towers towards Heaven with as much grace as boldness, this house of God proclaims afar its destination and leaves a deep and indelible impression on the soul of any one who gazes on it.”