Place de la Métropole

Place de la Métropole is a square in Geneva, Western Switzerland. Place de la Métropole is situated nearby to Hotel Metropole Geneve, as well as near the garden Flower clock.

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Jardin Anglais and Flower clock.

Jardin Anglais

Park

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The Jardin anglais is an urban park in Geneva, Switzerland, situated at the location of an ancient harbor and a wood. It marks the beginning of the Quai Gustave-Ador. Jardin Anglais is situated 110 metres northeast of Place de la Métropole.

Flower clock

Garden

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L'horloge fleurie, or the flower clock, is an outdoor flower clock located on the western side of Jardin Anglais park in Geneva, Switzerland. Around 6,500 flowering plants and shrubs are used for the clock face. The plants are changed as the seasons change.

Jet d’Eau

Fountain

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The Jet d'Eau is a large fountain in Geneva, Switzerland and is one of the city's most famous landmarks, being featured on the city's official tourism web site. Jet d’Eau is situated 540 metres northeast of Place de la Métropole.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Les Eaux-Vives and Les Pâquis.

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.