Belvédère de l’Observatoire

Belvédère de l’Observatoire is a scenic viewpoint in Geneva, Western Switzerland. Belvédère de l’Observatoire is situated nearby to the park Promenade de l’Observatoire, as well as near the museum Pavillon d’entrée.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include St. Pierre Cathedral and Promenade Saint-Antoine.

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 340 metres west of Belvédère de l’Observatoire.

Promenade Saint-Antoine

Square

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Promenade Saint-Antoine is a square, which is situated 180 metres west of Belvédère de l’Observatoire.

Collège Calvin

School

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The Collège Calvin, formerly the Collège de Genève, is the oldest public secondary school in Geneva, Switzerland. It was founded in 1559 by John Calvin. Collège Calvin is situated 140 metres northwest of Belvédère de l’Observatoire.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Champel and Les Eaux-Vives.

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.

Les Eaux-Vives

Suburb

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Les Eaux-Vives was a municipality in the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland, from 1798 to 1931. Located on the left bank of Lake Geneva, it was incorporated into the City of Geneva on 1 January 1931, along with Plainpalais and Le Petit-Saconnex.