European quarter
Guide
Photo: Architect: Henry Bernard Photo: Council of Europe · CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
FreeWalkAllow 45–90 minPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
The curved glass tower of the European Parliament on the river, the Council of Europe and the Human Rights Court, with a free visitor centre and, on some days, the chance to watch a debate.
A brief history
Strasbourg, fought over by France and Germany for centuries, was chosen after the Second World War as a seat for Europe's new institutions as a symbol of reconciliation.
Tips
- Best time
- A weekday, during a Parliament session week if you can (check)
- Cost
- Free
- Allow
- 45–90 min
- Free days
- Always free
- Hours
- Outside free any time; the European Parliament's visitor centre usually opens on weekdays and some weekends (check)
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Good to know
- Area
- The European quarter and the Orangerie: The European Parliament, the Council of Europe and the city's oldest park, a tram ride or a long walk from the centre.
- Access
- Step-free
- Indoors or out
- Partly indoors
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