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District of Le Grand-Saconnex
Canton of Geneva - Switzerland

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is an international humanitarian movement with approximately 97 million volunteers, members and staff worldwide which was founded to protect human life and health, to ensure respect for all human beings, and to prevent and alleviate human suffering, without any discrimination based on nationality, race, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, religious beliefs, class, allegiance, or political opinions.

Located at 46.2278, 6.13722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Organizations established in 1863, Aftermath of war, International organizations, International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, International volunteer organizations, Missing people organizations

Jet d'Eau

The Jet d'Eau is a large fountain in Geneva, Switzerland, and is one of the city's most famous landmarks, being featured on the city's official tourism web site and on the official logo for Geneva's hosting of the 2008 UEFA Championships. It is also one of the largest fountains in the world. Situated at the point where Lake Geneva empties into the Rhone River, it is visible throughout the city and from the air, even when flying over Geneva at an altitude of 10 km (33,000 ft).

Located at 46.2072, 6.15611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Monuments and memorials in Switzerland, Visitor attractions in Geneva, Fountains in Switzerland, Buildings and structures in Geneva

Palace of Nations

The Palais des Nations (English: Palace of Nations) in Geneva, Switzerland, was built between 1929 and 1936 to serve as the headquarters of the League of Nations. It has served as the home of the United Nations Office at Geneva since 1946 when the Secretary General of the UN signed a Headquarters Agreement with the Swiss authorities, although Switzerland did not become a member of the UN until 2002.

Located at 46.2267, 6.14056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Office buildings completed in 1936, Buildings and structures completed in 1938, Buildings and structures in Geneva, Diplomatic buildings, League of Nations, Palaces in Switzerland, Visitor attractions in Geneva, United Nations properties

Servette

Servette is a district of the city of Geneva, Switzerland. The district's name comes from the Latin word for forest, silva, and means "little forest". Its name alludes to Servette's rural past, before Geneva grew beyond its walls and incorporated the area.

Located at 46.2119, 6.13226 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Geography of Geneva

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 3 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Geneva, Visitor attractions in Geneva, Cathedrals in Switzerland

Genève-Cornavin railway station

Genève-Cornavin (also known as Gare de Cornavin and signed simply as Genève) is Geneva's main railway station, located in the centre of the city. The immediate area surrounding it is known as Cornavin; both names can be used interchangeably to refer to each other. The station has over 230 train arrivals and departures every day, 4 ticket counters and 6 ticket machines.

Located at 46.2103, 6.1425 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Geneva, Transport in Geneva, Railway stations in the canton of Geneva, Railway stations opened in 1858, Swiss Federal Railways stations

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.

Located at 46.2019, 6.1426 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Opera houses in Switzerland, Theatres in Switzerland, Concert halls in Switzerland, Buildings and structures in Geneva, Visitor attractions in Geneva

United Nations Office at Geneva

The United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) is the second-largest of the four major office sites of the United Nations. It is located in the Palais des Nations building constructed for the League of Nations between 1929 and 1938 at Geneva in Switzerland, and expanded in the early 1950s and late 1960s.

Located at 46.2267, 6.14056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Geneva, Organisations based in Geneva, Diplomatic buildings, United Nations properties

Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations

The Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations (French: l'École de diplomatie et de relations internationales de Genève; abbreviated to GSD) is a private university located in Geneva, Switzerland. The campus is situated on the grounds of the Chateau de Penthes, an old manor with a park and view of Lake Geneva. The school offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs to a small number of highly qualified students.

Located at 46.2325, 6.1415 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Universities in Switzerland, Schools of international relations, Buildings and structures in Geneva, Education in Geneva, Educational institutions established in 2003, 2003 establishments in Switzerland

Palais Wilson

The Palais Wilson in Geneva, Switzerland, is the current headquarters of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. It was also the headquarters of the League of Nations until that body moved its premises to the Palais des Nations, which was constructed between 1929 and 1938, also in Geneva. It is named after U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, who was instrumental to the foundation of the League of Nations. The treaty bodies also hold their sessions in the Palais Wilson.

Located at 46.2149, 6.151 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Geneva, United Nations properties

Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies

The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (French: Institut de hautes études internationales et du développement, abrreviated to IHEID) is a postgraduate university located in Geneva, Switzerland. In academic and professional circles, the Graduate Institute is considered one of Europe's most prestigious institutions.

Located at 46.2219, 6.1511 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1927, Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs, Buildings and structures in Geneva, Schools of international relations, University of Geneva, Universities in Switzerland, Education in Geneva

Les Délices

Les Délices, or "The Delights", was a Geneva home of Voltaire, a French Enlightenment writer and philosopher. Voltaire moved to Les Délices in January 1755, having purchased a life interest in the estate. Being a foreigner, he could not buy the house directly.

Located at 46.2076, 6.1335 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Geneva, History of Geneva, Houses in Switzerland, Museums in Geneva, Literary museums in Switzerland, Biographical museums in Switzerland, Historic house museums in Switzerland

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum, also known simply as the International Red Cross Museum, is a museum located in Geneva, Switzerland.

Located at 46.2272, 6.13694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, Museums in Geneva

Broken Chair

Broken Chair is a monumental sculpture in wood by the Swiss artist Daniel Berset, constructed by the carpenter Louis Genève. It is constructed of 5.5 tons of wood and is 12 metres (39 feet) high. It depicts a giant chair with a broken leg and stands across the street from the Palace of Nations, in Geneva. It symbolises opposition to land mines and cluster bombs, and acts as a reminder to politicians and others visiting Geneva.

Located at 46.2226, 6.139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Wooden sculptures, Chairs, 1997 sculptures

Pierres du Niton

The Pierres du Niton (French for Neptune's Stones) are two unusual rocks which are visible from Quai Gustave Ador in the harbor of Lake Geneva, Switzerland. They are remnants from the last ice age, left by the Rhone glacier. The Repère Pierre du Niton is the name of the rock which is bigger and further from the shore. The word Niton is derived from the ancient water god Neptune, who was revered by the Gauls who settled at the lake, as old inscriptions in Geneva and Lausanne indicate.

Located at 46.2056, 6.15444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Geography of Geneva, Glacial erratics

Jardin Anglais

The Jardin Anglais is an urban park in Geneva, Switzerland, situated at the location of an ancient harbor and a wood. The park was created in 1855. In 1863 the building process of the Pont du Mont-Blanc changed the park to its actual form - a trapezoid/trapezium of 25430 m. This park marks the beginning of the Quai Gustave-Ador. The Park hosts the Le monument national and the L'horloge fleurie (or Flower clock), besides several pavilions, a sculpted bronze fountain by Alexis Andre and a cafe.

Located at 46.204, 6.152 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Visitor attractions in Geneva, Parks in Switzerland, Geography of 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.

Located at 46.2042, 6.15097 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Visitor attractions in Geneva, Buildings and structures in Geneva, Individual clocks

Centre William Rappard

The Centre William Rappard at Rue de Lausanne 154, Geneva, Switzerland, was built between 1923 and 1926 to house the International Labour Office (ILO). It was the first building in Geneva designed to house an international organization.

Located at 46.2267, 6.14056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Geneva, Visitor attractions in Geneva, Buildings and structures completed in 1926

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 2 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

Musée Ariana

The Musée Ariana, also known as the Musée suisse de la céramique et du verre (Swiss Museum of Ceramics and Glass), is a museum in Geneva, Switzerland. It is devoted to ceramic and glass artwork, and contains around 20,000 objects from the last 1,200 years, representing the historic, geographic, artistic and technological breadth of glass and ceramic manufacture during this time. The collection is the only one of its kind in Switzerland.

Located at 46.2254, 6.1389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Infrastructure completed in 1884, Art museums established in 1884, Museums in Geneva, Art museums and galleries in Switzerland, Glass museums and galleries, Ceramics museums, 1884 establishments in Switzerland

Institut et Musée Voltaire

The Institut et Musée Voltaire is a museum in Geneva dedicated to the life and works of Voltaire. The museum is housed in Les Délices, which was Voltaire's home from 1755 until 1760. The property was bought by the city of Geneva in 1929, and the museum opened in 1952, founded by Theodore Besterman. It contains about 25,000 volumes on Voltaire and the 18th century as well as a collection of paintings and prints from the period, many depicting Voltaire, his relatives and acquaintances.

Located at 46.2076, 6.1335 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Museums in Geneva

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.

Located at 46.2028, 6.14083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Synagogues in Switzerland

Geneva Business School

Geneva Business School (GBS) is an International private business school created in 2001 in Geneva Switzerland. GBS - Geneva Business School {{#invoke:InfoboxImage|InfoboxImage|image=Logo_GBS. PNG|size=|sizedefault=frameless|alt=Geneva Business School}}Motto Real Business. Future LeadersEstablished 2001Type PrivatePresident Prof Francis KAHNDean Dr Brahim GACEMStudents 150Location Geneva, SwitzerlandWebsite http://www. gbs-ge. ch

Located at 46.2217, 6.14833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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University of Geneva, Business schools in Switzerland, Private universities, Companies based in Geneva, Privately held companies of Switzerland, Education in Geneva, Universities in Switzerland, Private schools in Switzerland

Château de Pregny

The Château de Pregny, sometimes referred to as the Rothschild Castle, is a castle in the municipality of Pregny-Chambésy of the Canton of Geneva in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.

Located at 46.2353, 6.14176 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Cultural property of national significance in the canton of Geneva, Castles in Switzerland, Castles in the canton of Geneva, Rothschild family

Brunswick Monument

The Brunswick Monument is a mausoleum built in 1879 in Geneva, Switzerland to commemorate the life of Charles II, Duke of Brunswick (1804 - 1873). He bequeathed his fortune to the city of Geneva in exchange for a monument to be built in his name, specifying that it be a replica of the Scaliger Tombs in Verona, Italy.

Located at 46.2085, 6.14917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Monuments and memorials in Switzerland, Visitor attractions in Geneva, Buildings and structures in Geneva