11 Must-See Sights for an Unforgettable Few Hours in Strasbourg

5. The European Quarter

European Parliament Strasbourg (photo: Niko67000 – CC BY-SA 3.0)

The European Quarter shows Strasbourg’s role in European politics. It houses the European Parliament, Council of Europe, and European Court of Human Rights. This area of modern architecture symbolizes Franco-German unity and European cooperation.

You can spend 45 minutes to an hour exploring the area and nearby Parc de l’Orangerie.