This original illustrated poster by Lotza pays vibrant homage to the city of Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace and an architectural gem in northeastern France. Accurately rendered in a unique graphic style, the artwork captures the beauty and authentic character of this iconic city, blending its medieval heritage, Franco-German cultural influences, and European institutions.

At the heart of the illustration stands the majestic Notre-Dame Cathedral of Strasbourg, a masterpiece of Gothic art, whose slender spire rises to 142 meters. Built between the 12th and 15th centuries, it was for a long time the tallest building in the Christian world. Its sculpted façade and astronomical clock make it one of the most impressive monuments in Europe. Around it stretches the Grande Île, the historic center of the city, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988. This district, a veritable labyrinth of cobbled streets and typical half-timbered houses, perfectly illustrates the charm of Alsatian architecture.

Founded by the Romans as Argentoratum, Strasbourg has over 2,000 years of history. A free city of the Holy Roman Empire, then French, then German, and French again, it embodies a bridge between two cultures, a geographical and historical position that has shaped its unique identity. The city was also a center of the Protestant Reformation and played a key role in the development of printing in Europe.

Strasbourg is also a symbol of European reconciliation. After the ravages of two world wars, in 1949 it became the seat of the Council of Europe, then of the European Parliament and the European Court of Human Rights, thus affirming its vocation as the institutional capital of Europe.

But Strasbourg isn't just about its history. It's also a lively and welcoming city, known for its festive atmosphere, especially during its famous Christmas market, the oldest in France, which attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. When it comes to gastronomy, the city delights with its regional specialties such as sauerkraut, tarte flambée (flammekueche), baeckeoffe, and kougelhopfs. All of this is ideally accompanied by a glass of Alsace white wine: Riesling, Gewurztraminer, or Pinot Gris.

With its canals, flower-bedecked bridges, prestigious institutions, and unique atmosphere, Strasbourg is a city of history, culture, and the future. This Lotza poster perfectly captures this duality: between tradition and modernity, between France and Germany, between heritage and openness to the world.

Perfect for decorating an interior with elegance, this graphic creation is much more than a simple decorative object: it is an invitation to travel, to remember and to love this European city at the beating heart of Alsace.