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How many bridges are there in Strasbourg?
Strasbourg is the city of France with the most bridges. There are 230 bridges in total.
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What is Strasbourg's dialect?
Although French is the official language of the city, some people still use the ancient Germanic dialect called Alsatian. In the city center, many signs are written in French and Alsatian.
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What is the history of Little France?
In 1681, Strasbourg belonged to the Holy German Empire. The French and Germans who fought in Naples eventually brought syphilis to the city. The disease, unknown at the time, was named "French pox" by the English and Germans. To contain the epidemic during the 17th century, the Grand Magistrate decided to isolate all the sick in the same neighborhood, which the Germans ironically nicknamed the "Little France" (Petite France). Today, it is a typical area of Strasbourg that has been nominated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988.