The European Parliament's seat, a cylindrical glass-and-steel drum deliberately left looking unfinished — a statement about European integration as a continuing project rather than a completed one. Strasbourg has hosted the Parliament's sessions since the 1950s, and the building's scale and ambition mark the northern edge of the city as clearly modern where the Grande Île is resolutely medieval.
Location
Wacken, Strasbourg
Map
Insider Intel
Nothing to order — the building is viewed from outside unless visiting during a public open day or guided tour.
Guided tours run on select days when Parliament is not in session — check ahead, as access is otherwise restricted.
A working legislative building with real security — check the official visitor programme before planning a visit, as walk-in access is not guaranteed.