Strasbourg is a French city in the Alsace region of France. It sits on the Ill river, a western tributary of the Rhine, which borders Germany. With samplings of both German and French culture, the city is filled with an abundance of attractions, sightseeing opportunities and gorgeous architecture. Strasbourg is primarily known for its sandstone Gothic cathedral, which is home to its astronomical clock. The city’s collection of European art is split up between museums according to type, area and epoch. The Musée des Beaux-Arts houses artists such as Goya, Veronese and El Greco. The Musée d’Art Moderne et Contemporain de Strasbourg has a assorted collections of work, including pieces from Monet, Picasso and Rodin.