Strasbourg, European CapitalNew-York, Geneva and Strasbourg: these are the only cities in the world that host international institutions despite not being state capitals. The choice of Strasbourg as European capital after the Second World War was a symbol of reconciliation between European peoples and the future of Europe. Immerse yourself in Europe and at the same time take the opportunity to discover the jewels of contemporary architecture.Strasbourg invites you to explore its European quarters: the Council of Europe, of which 47 democratic countries are members, the European Court of Human Rights, built according to plans by Sir Richard Rogers, co-architect of the Pompidou Centre in Paris and the European Parliament building, constructed in the shape of an ellipse which hosts monthly sessions.