European Quarter
To the north-west of the historic centre, less than 15 minutes from the residence, numerous European institutions are concentrated on the banks of the river Ill. This modern district is home to the European Parliament, the European Court of Human Rights and the Council of Europe, as well as several dozen consulates and diplomatic representations. Did you know that the oldest active international organisation in the world is also based in Strasbourg? The Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine was founded in 1815.