It is the largest city on Lake Constance and for many, the most beautiful: Constance, wonderfully situated between the various arms of the lake and gentle hills, offers an almost perfect blend of tradition and modernity. A perfectly preserved medieval old town recalls the great times when Constance hosted the Council from 1414 to 1418 and was a prominent stage for church and world politics. Today, Constance is a vibrant university, shopping, and tourist city that continually fascinates both locals and visitors. Proud citizen houses and impressive churches, the incomparable waterfront areas, and a fascinating cultural heritage, along with a cosmopolitan flair at the international Lake Constance and renowned research institutions, make Constance one of the most attractive cities in the German-speaking world.