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European Parliament in Strasbourg (Louise Weiss building)
CultureVisit: ~90 min
Seat of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, in the Louise Weiss building (1 allée du Printemps), designed by Architecture-Studio and opened in 1999. It can hold up to 1,000 MEPs. The visitor centre lets you see the public gallery of the chamber, where the monthly plenary sessions are held, and the Parlamentarium Simone Veil, an interactive exhibition on European democracy.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at European Parliament in Strasbourg (Louise Weiss building): 3 missions
- Photograph the Louise Weiss building from outsideWalk around the esplanade and photograph the building's architecture with the unfinished tower and the European flags.
- Play for a while at the ParlamentariumTry one of the interactive stations at the Parlamentarium Simone Veil and find out how a decision is made in the EU.
- Look into the hemicycle of the European ParliamentEnter through the visitors' centre and look at the hemicycle from the public gallery, where European laws are voted on.
Near European Parliament in Strasbourg (Louise Weiss building)
Palace of Europe318 m awayOrangerie Park773 m awayHôtel Brion1.3 km awaySaint-Paul Church, Strasbourg1.4 km awayBibliothèque nationale et universitaire1.5 km awayBotanical Garden of the University of Strasbourg1.5 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for European Parliament in Strasbourg (Louise Weiss building)?
Allow about 1 h 30 min for the visit.