On 4 September 2026 at 2.30 p.m. the Court will open its doors to the general public* to visit the Human Rights Building, its seat in Strasbourg, as part of the A Court Open to All initiative, which will offer members of the public the opportunity to discover the Human Rights Building in the afternoon of the first Friday of each month. The project aims to make the Court more accessible to the people it serves.

During this guided tour, which will be available in either English or French and will last approximately one hour, visitors will discover the main public areas of the Human Rights Building and learn more about the Court’s history, functioning and role in protecting human rights across Europe. They will also learn about the building itself, through exhibitions and presentations.

Mandatory registration for the 4 September visit will be open from 8 August until 1 September at 5.30 p.m. (CET) via this form.

The form must be completed by every visitor aged 18 or over. Minors accompanying an adult must also be mentioned in the registration form by the adult responsible for them.

As the number of places is limited, registration forms will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

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* The guided tour is intended for the general public