Strasbourg’s European quarter is home to a large number of European institutions and representations (such as the European Parliament, the Council of Europe, and the European Court of Human Rights), as well as parc de l’Orangerie and the All Saints Orthodox Church.
A mere stone’s throw from the European institutions, le parc de l’Orangerie is the oldest and largest public park in Strasbourg. Locals love to gather in this green lung in the middle of the city, stretching out over 64 acres.
The All Saints Orthodox Church, in its shades of turquoise, gold, and white, was built right along the waterside between parc de l’Orangerie and the Rhine.
Here is our selection of the 10 best views of the European quarter in Strasbourg:
10. A moment of contemplation in parc de l’Orangerie
9. A tram passing by the European Court of Human Rights
8. Parc de l’Orangerie in winter
7. The Pavillon Joséphine, built in honor of Empress Joséphine (wife of Napoléon Bonaparte), in parc de l’Orangerie
6. The Council of Europe (left) and the European Parliament (right)
5. The statue of Gänseliesel, or Goose Lizzy, the protector of geese, in parc de l’Orangerie
4. The lake in parc de l’Orangerie, in the fall
3. All Saints Orthodox Church
2. At sunset, the Council of Europe (left) is reflected in the glass façade of the European Parliament (right)
1. A stork lands on the Temple of Love in parc de l’Orangerie
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4 replies on “Strasbourg: Top 10 best views of the European quarter”
Beautiful places!
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Thank you so much, Ajinkya!!
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So fascinating about all of the European institutions! I did not realize that. I’m familiar with Brussels and the Hague in that regard (I’ve visited these places with my husband, a political scientist and Croatian expat), but did not realize Strasbourg had so many institutions as well.
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Yes, it’s perhaps lesser known but Strasbourg is the second capital of Europe in that respect! 🇪🇺
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