Piassa

Piassa is a boutique in Geneva, Western Switzerland. Piassa is situated nearby to the post office Poste Servette, as well as near the library Bibliothèque HEPIA.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Genève-Cornavin Railway Station and Voltaire Museum.

Genève-Cornavin Railway Station

Railway station

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Geneva railway station, also known as Geneva Cornavin railway station, is Geneva's main train station, located in the centre of the city. The immediate area surrounding it is known as Cornavin; both names can be used interchangeably. Genève-Cornavin Railway Station is situated 570 metres east of Piassa.

Voltaire Museum

Museum

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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. Voltaire Museum is situated 390 metres southwest of Piassa.

École des Grottes

School

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École des Grottes is a school, which is situated 140 metres north of Piassa.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Les Grottes and Servette.

Les Grottes

Neighborhood

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Les Grottes is a neighborhood.

Servette

Quarter

Photo: Abraham Del Pozo, Public domain.

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.