Plainpalais
District of Geneva
Canton of Geneva - Switzerland

University of Geneva

The University of Geneva (French: Université de Genève) is a public research university located in Geneva, Switzerland. It was founded in 1559 by John Calvin, as a theological seminary and law school. It remained focused on theology until the 17th century, when it became a center for Enlightenment scholarship. In 1873, it dropped its religious affiliations and became officially secular. Today, the university is the second-largest university in Switzerland.

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Universities in Switzerland, Buildings and structures in Geneva, Education in Geneva, 1559 establishments, Educational institutions established in the 1550s, Coimbra Group, University of Geneva, Business schools in Switzerland

Cimetière des Rois

The Cimetière des Rois or Cimetière de Plainpalais, is a cemetery in Geneva, Switzerland, where John Calvin, Jorge Luis Borges, Sérgio Vieira de Mello, and Jean Piaget (the noted developmental psychologist and epistemologist) are buried. Humphry Davy, Alberto Ginastera, Griselidis Real and Alice Rivaz are also buried there.

Located at 46.2019, 6.13639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Cemeteries in Switzerland, Religion in Geneva, Visitor attractions in Geneva, Buildings and structures in Geneva

Léman (department)

Léman was the name of a département of the First French Empire. Its name is the French name of Lake Geneva (Lac Léman). It was formed in 1798, when the republic of Geneva was occupied by the French. Léman also included districts that were previously part of the départements Mont-Blanc and Ain. The capital of Léman département was Geneva. The département was subdivided into the arrondissements of Geneva, Bonneville and Thonon-les-Bains.

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Former departments of France in Switzerland, States and territories established in 1798

International Federation of Building and Wood Workers

The International Federation of Building and Wood Workers (IFBWW) was a global union federation of trade unions in the building, building materials, wood, forestry and allied industries. It was established in 1934 by a merger of the Building Workers International and Wood Workers International. The International Secretariat of Stone Masons, the International Secretariat of Painters and Allied Trades and the International Secretariat of Bricklayers later joined the organisation.

Located at 46.1894, 6.1325 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Building and Wood Workers' International, Woodworking, Organizations established in 1934

St. Pierre Cathedral

The St. Pierre Cathedral is a cathedral in Geneva, Switzerland, today belonging to the Swiss Reformed Church. It was begun under Arducius de Faucigny, the prince-bishop of the Diocese of Geneva, in the 12th century, and includes an eclectic mix of styles. It is best known as the adopted home church of John Calvin, one of the leaders of the Protestant Reformation. Inside the church is a wooden chair used by Calvin.

Located at 46.2011, 6.14861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Geneva, Visitor attractions in Geneva, Cathedrals in Switzerland

Grand Théâtre de Genève

Grand Théâtre de Genève is an opera house in Geneva, Switzerland. As with many other opera houses, the Grand Théâtre de Genève is both a venue and an institution. The venue is a majestic building, towering over Place Neuve, officially opened in 1876, partly destroyed by fire in 1951 and reopened in 1962, after extensive refurbishments, which houses the largest stage in Switzerland.

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Opera houses in Switzerland, Theatres in Switzerland, Concert halls in Switzerland, Buildings and structures in Geneva, Visitor attractions in Geneva

Building and Wood Workers' International

The Building and Wood Workers' International (BWI) is the global union federation of democratic and free trade unions in the building, building materials, wood, forestry and allied industries. Established in 2005 by a merger of the International Federation of Building and Wood Workers (IFBWW) and the World Federation of Building and Wood Workers (WFBW). As of 2006, it has 350 member organisations in 135 countries, representing a combined membership of more than 12 million workers.

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Building and Wood Workers' International, Organizations established in 2005

Patinoire des Vernets

Patinoire des Vernets is an arena in Geneva, Switzerland. It is primarily used for ice hockey and is the home arena of Genève-Servette HC. opened in 1958, it has a seating capacity for 7,285 people. The arena hosted the 1962 FIBA Champions Cup final in which Dynamo Tbilisi of Georgia defeated Real Madrid 90-83. The 1976 and 1984 finals of the same competition was also hosted at the arena. The arena also hosted the 1991 cup winners cup final.

Located at 46.1944, 6.133 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Indoor arenas in Switzerland, Indoor ice hockey venues in Switzerland

Reformation Wall

The International Monument to the Reformation, usually known as the Reformation Wall, is a monument in Geneva, Switzerland. It honours many of the main individuals, events, and documents of the Protestant Reformation by depicting them in statues and bas-reliefs. The Wall is in the grounds of the University of Geneva, which was founded by John Calvin, and was built to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Calvin's birth and the 350th anniversary of the university's establishment.

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1909 sculptures, Monuments and memorials in Switzerland, Visitor attractions in Geneva, Buildings and structures in Geneva, University of Geneva, Culture in Geneva, Walls, Protestant Reformation

Place du Bourg-de-Four

Place du Bourg-de-Four is a city square in the Old Town of Geneva, Switzerland. It is a commercial center, with fountains, restaurants (with outdoor seating), gelaterias, and high-end shopping. The Place is also near Geneva's largest church, St. Pierre Cathedral.

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Squares in Switzerland, Geography of Geneva, Visitor attractions in Geneva

Collège Calvin

The Collège Calvin, formerly the Collège de Genève, is the oldest public secondary school in Geneva. It was founded in 1559 by John Calvin.

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Schools in Geneva, Educational institutions established in the 1550s, 1559 establishments

Calvin Auditory

The Calvin Auditorium or Calvin Auditory (French Auditoire de Calvin), originally the Notre-Dame-la-Neuve Chapel, is a chapel in Geneva, Switzerland which played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. It is associated with John Calvin, Theodore Beza and John Knox. The auditorium lies directly adjacent to Geneva's St. Pierre Cathedral in the Place de la Taconnerie.

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15th-century architecture, Church of Scotland, Churches in Switzerland, Buildings and structures in Geneva, Religion in Geneva, Visitor attractions in Geneva, Protestant Reformation, Cultural property of national significance in the canton of Geneva

RHINO (squat)

RHINO was a famous squat in Geneva, Switzerland. It occupied two buildings on the Boulevard des Philosophes in downtown Geneva, a few blocks away from the main campus of the University of Geneva. RHINO housed about seventy people before its evacuation in July 2007 and had been occupied by the squatters since 1988.

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2007 disestablishments, Squats, Buildings and structures in Geneva, Culture in Geneva, History of Geneva

ICVolunteers

ICVolunteers is an international non-profit organization (federation) active in the field of communications, in particular cybervolunteerism, languages and conference support. ICVolunteers works with volunteers to implement social and educational programs in order to help populations and local communities to develop.

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Social networking services, Social networks for social change, Volunteerism, Online communities for social change, Youth empowerment organizations, Youth-led organizations, Organizations established in 1999, International non-profit organizations

Conservatoire de Musique de Genève

The Conservatoire de musique de Genève is a music school in Geneva, Switzerland. Founded by François Bartholoni in 1835. This conservatory is the oldest music education institution in Switzerland and one of the oldest conservatory in Europe. Franz Liszt has taught at this conservatory during the first year of its history. The Geneva International Music Competition was founded in 1939 (the first international competition) in this Conservatory.

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Buildings and structures in Geneva, Education in Geneva, Music schools in Switzerland

Institut de Finance et Management

IFM University - Institute of Finance and Management is an international private university located in the heart of the city of Geneva in Switzerland. Since 1971, the University IFM trains future leaders, executives or business leaders. The university concentrates on excellence, professionalism and experience and adds usability and personalization to its courses.

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Business schools in Switzerland

HEC Lausanne

HEC Lausanne (standing for Faculté des hautes études commerciales), also called the Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Lausanne in English, is the affiliated business school of the University of Lausanne. It offers different programs: two Bachelors of Science, six Masters of Science, all integrated to the Bologna System, executive MBA programs and PhD programs. The faculty received the AMBA and EQUIS accreditations for the excellence of its teaching.

Located at 46.1954, 6.14 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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University of Lausanne, Business schools in Switzerland

Victoria Hall (Geneva)

The Victoria Hall is a concert hall located in downtown Geneva, Switzerland. It was built in 1891–1894 by the architect John Camoletti and financed by the consul of England, Daniel Fitzgerald Packenham Barton, who dedicated it to Queen Victoria and gave it to the city of Geneva. Currently, the Victoria Hall is mostly used for classical music performances.

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Concert halls in Switzerland, Buildings and structures in Geneva

L'horloge fleurie

"L'horloge fleurie" (or "flower clock") was - with its diameter of 5 metres - the largest of its kind in the world until the installation of a 15 metres flower clock in Tehran, Iran on the 7th June 2005. Geneva's "L'horloge fleurie" was created in 1955 as a symbol of the city's clockmakers and dedication to nature. It is situated at the western edge of the Jardin Anglais. Usually, around 6500 flowers and shrubs are used as decoration for this clock.

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Visitor attractions in Geneva, Buildings and structures in Geneva, Individual clocks

Bibliothèque Publique et Universitaire (Geneva)

The Library of Geneva (fr. Bibliothèque de Genève), known until 2006 under the name Public and University Library (Bibliothèque publique et universitaire BPU), is one of the oldest university libraries of Switzerland. Located in Geneva, it was founded in 1559 as a part of the University of Geneva by John Calvin, and was mentioned for the first time in 1561. The department of incunabula and manuscripts is the most important part of the collection.

Located at 46.1988, 6.1452 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Geneva, Academic libraries in Switzerland, Visitor attractions in Geneva

Musée d'Art et d'Histoire (Geneva)

The Musée d’Art et d’Histoire (Museum of Art and History) is the largest art museum in Geneva, Switzerland.

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Museums in Geneva, Art museums established in 1826, Art museums and galleries in Switzerland, 1826 establishments in Switzerland, History museums in Switzerland, Orden de las Artes y las Letras de España recipients

Musée Rath

The Musée Rath is an art museum in Geneva, used exclusively for temporary exhibitions. It is the oldest purpose-built art museum in Switzerland. It is located on Place Neuve, in front of the old city walls, next to the Grand Théâtre and near the Conservatoire de Musique. The museum was built between 1824 and 1826 by the architect Samuel Vaucher on behalf of the Société des arts.

Located at 46.2017, 6.14361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Cultural infrastructure completed in 1826, Art museums established in 1826, Museums in Geneva, Art museums and galleries in Switzerland, 1826 establishments in Switzerland

Beth Yaakov Synagogue

The Beth Yaakov Synagogue is located in the heart of the city of Geneva. It has also been known as the Grande Synagogue. It was built between 1858 and 1859 for the Ashkenzai Jewish community, which was about 200 people during the creation of the Synagogue.

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Synagogues in Switzerland

Plainpalais

Plainpalais is a neighbourhood in Geneva, Switzerland, and an ancient municipality of the Canton of Geneva. It is mentioned in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein as the place where Victor Frankenstein's brother William is murdered.

Located at 46.1939, 6.14139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Municipalities of the canton of Geneva

Geneva University of Music

The Geneva University of Music (French: Haute école de musique de Genève HEM) is a higher music education institution in Geneva, Switzerland.

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Music schools in Switzerland, Educational institutions established in 2009, Universities in Switzerland