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The Humanist Library in Sélestat is one of the most important cultural treasures of Alsace, France. There are two Renaissance humanist libraries involved, the library of the Humanist School and the private library of the scholar, Beatus Rhenanus (1485–1547). Founded in 1452, it holds 70,000 books.
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A major Romanesque architecture landmark built over a very short time span (only ten years, from 1170 to 1180).
The Eagle Park
Hilltop medieval castle hosting bird-of-prey shows, plus an exhibition on birds in the old cellars.
Small ruined castle built around a cylindrical refuge-tower. Converted into an aviary for birds of prey.
Ruined castle, among the oldest in Alsace.
Haut Koenigbourg Castle
Medieval castle situated in a strategic location on a rocky spur overlooking the Upper Rhine Plain. This castle is a reconstructed (late 1800s) 15th century castle. The castle was sieged and demolished in 1630. It sat for 250 years or so, then was rebuilt a little over a hundred years ago. And awesome reconstruction overall. However, there is nothing like an original castle to visit.