Combining the architectural style of Ile-de-France Gothic with Rhenish German sculpture, the cathedral is an apt symbol of Alsatian culture.
The influence of Rhenish German sculpture is readily visible on the facade of the cathedral. 
mnli hypothesis: The influence of Rhenish German sculpture is readily visible on the facade of the cathedral.  premise: Combining the architectural style of Ile-de-France Gothic with Rhenish German sculpture, the cathedral is an apt symbol of Alsatian culture.