Walipini

A walipini is an earth-sheltered cold frame. It derives its name from the Aymaran languages. It is similar in concept to the pineapple pit that was used, as the name implies, to cultivate pineapple and other exotic fruits in Victorian era and in the cold plains of pre-revolution .
Wikipedia
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  • Type: Greenhouse
  • Description: earth-sheltered structure for growing plants
  • Also known as: ““place of warmth””, “earthen green house”, and “walipini greenhouse”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Aquaponics and Market garden.

is a food production system that couples aquaculture with hydroponics whereby the nutrient-rich aquaculture water is fed to hydroponically grown plants.

A is the relatively small-scale production of fruits, vegetables and flowers as cash crops, frequently sold directly to consumers and .

Railway station
Photo: Archibald, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a railway station, which is situated 800 metres northwest of Walipini.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Erstein and Nordhouse.

Town
Photo: Herinstein, CC BY 2.5.
is a commune in the department, in the region of , .

Village
Photo: Rauenstein, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a commune in the department in Alsace in north-eastern . is situated 3½ km northeast of Walipini.

Village
Photo: Rauenstein, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a commune in the department in Alsace in north-eastern . It is a rural tourist destination, boasting several half-timbered houses. is situated 4 km north of Walipini.

Walipini

Latitude
48.42021° or 48° 25′ 13″ north
Longitude
7.64821° or 7° 38′ 54″ east
Open location code
8FW9CJCX+37
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1356684494
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­greenhouse
Wiki­data ID
Q18602497
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Satellite Map

Discover Walipini from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Aymara to Portuguese—“Walipini” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Jardins Canop’Terre and Gendarmerie nationale.

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