Place des Florentins

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

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Jardin Anglais and Jet d’Eau.

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 120 metres north of Place des Florentins.

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 520 metres northeast of Place des Florentins.

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. Flower clock is situated 160 metres northwest of Place des Florentins.

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.