Servette

Servette is a district of the city of , . 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.
Abraham Del Pozo, Public domain.
  • Quarter
  • …lies at an elevation of around 420 metres (1,360 feet)
  • Description: district of the city of Geneva, Switzerland
  • Also known as
    “La Servette”
    “Servette Poterie”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Genève-Cornavin Railway Station and Voltaire Museum.
Railway station
Geneva railway station, also known as Geneva Cornavin…
The Institut et Musée Voltaire is a in dedicated to the life and works of Voltaire.
Public building
The is the home of the United…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Les Grottes and Les Charmilles.
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Latitude
46.21295° or 46° 12′ 47″ north
Longitude
6.13117° or 6° 7′ 52″ east
Open location code
8FR8647J+5F
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In Other Languages

From Czech to Slovak—“Servette” goes by many names.
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