Le Lignon
Le Lignon is an urban development in the town of Vernier, canton of Geneva, Switzerland. It was designed by architect Georges Addor between 1964 and 1966 and consists of three large buildings and is one of the largest apartment complexes in the world, containing 2,780 units.
- Neighborhood
- …lies at an elevation of around 420 metres (1,360 feet)
- Description: large superstructure in Vernier in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland
Places of Interest
Discover Église de l’Épiphanie and Passerelle du Lignon.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Châtelaine and Les Avanchets.
Le Lignon
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Latitude
46.20404° or 46° 12′ 15″ north
Longitude
6.09603° or 6° 5′ 46″ east
Open location code
8FR8633W+JC
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OpenStreetMap feature
place = neighbourhood
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In Other Languages
From Dutch to Portuguese—“Le Lignon” goes by many names.
Le LignonDutch
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