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.

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Type: Tourist attraction
Description: Monitored tree in Geneva, Switzerland
Also known as: “Marronnier Officiel”
Wheelchair access: yes

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include St. Pierre Cathedral and International Museum of the Reformation.

St. Pierre Cathedral

Church

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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 170 metres east of Geneva official chestnut tree.

International Museum of the Reformation

Museum

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The International Museum of the Reformation is a museum in Geneva, Switzerland, dedicated to the history and heritage of the Protestant Reformation. It was opened in 2005. International Museum of the Reformation is situated 180 metres northeast of Geneva official chestnut tree.

Bibliothèque de Genève

Library

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The Bibliothèque de Genève is the principal library of the City and Canton of Geneva, Switzerland. Founded in 1559, it is among the oldest libraries in the world to operate a legal deposit system, serving as the legal deposit library for the Canton of Geneva. Bibliothèque de Genève is situated 210 metres southwest of Geneva official chestnut tree.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Champel and Les Pâquis.

Champel

Suburb

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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.