Edict of Potsdam

Edict of Potsdam is a work of art in Geneva, Western Switzerland which is located on Promenade des Bastions. Edict of Potsdam is situated nearby to Promenade de la Treille, as well as near Reformation Wall.

Type: Work of art
Also known as: “Bas-relief allemand” and “Edit de Potsdam”
Address: Promenade des Bastions
Inscription: “L’Electeur de Brandebourg duc de Prusse accueille dans ses Etats les réfugiés français victimes de la révocation de l’édit de Nantes”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include St. Pierre Cathedral and Geneva official chestnut tree.

St. Pierre Cathedral

Church

Photo: Yann, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Saint Peter's Cathedral Geneva is a historic church in Geneva, Switzerland. Since 1535 it has been the principal church of the Protestant Church of Geneva and a central site of the Protestant Reformation. St. Pierre Cathedral is situated 240 metres east of Edict of Potsdam.

Geneva official chestnut tree

Photo: Romano1246, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Geneva official chestnut tree is a horse chestnut tree planted in Geneva, Switzerland. Every year, the tree is observed by the secretary of the Grand Council of Geneva, and the opening of the first leaf is recorded and announced publicly as indicating the beginning of the spring.

Musée Rath

Museum

Photo: Grototoro, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Musée Rath is an art museum in Geneva, used exclusively for temporary exhibitions. Its building is the oldest purpose-built art museum in Switzerland, and the original home of Geneva's Musée d'Art et d'Histoire. Musée Rath is situated 210 metres northwest of Edict of Potsdam.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Champel and Les Pâquis.

Champel

Suburb

Photo: Alexey M., CC BY-SA 4.0.

Champel is a neighborhood in the city of Geneva, Switzerland. Champel is widely considered a posh, high-class neighbourhood due to its numerous parks and natural spaces, very luxurious apartments and proximity to the city center.