Geneva official chestnut tree
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.
- Tourist attraction
- …is also known as “Marronnier Officiel”
- …is wheelchair accessible
- Description: Monitored tree in Geneva, Switzerland
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include St. Pierre Cathedral and International Museum of the Reformation.
St. Pierre Cathedral
Saint Peter's Cathedral Geneva is a historic church in Geneva, Switzerland. St. Pierre Cathedral is situated 170 metres east of Geneva official chestnut tree.
International Museum of the Reformation
The International Museum of the Reformation… International Museum of the Reformation is situated 180 metres northeast of Geneva official chestnut tree.
Bibliothèque de Genève
The Bibliothèque de Genève is the principal library of the City and Canton of Geneva, Switzerland. Bibliothèque de Genève is situated 210 metres southwest of Geneva official chestnut tree.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Plainpalais and Champel.
Geneva official chestnut tree
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Latitude
46.20055° or 46° 12′ 2″ north
Longitude
6.14638° or 6° 8′ 47″ east
Open location code
8FR8642W+6H
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OpenStreetMap feature
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tourism=attraction
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In Other Languages
From Arabic to Portuguese—“Geneva official chestnut tree” goes by many names.
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Highlights include Statue of Pictet de Rochemont, Geneva and Porte de la Treille.
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