Brunswick Monument

The Brunswick Monument is a mausoleum built in 1879 in the Jardin des Alpes in , Switzerland to commemorate the life of Charles II, Duke of Brunswick.
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  • Type: Monument
  • Description: Mausoleum built in 1879 in Geneva, for Charles II, Duke of Brunswick
  • Also known as: “Monument Brunswick”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Jet d’Eau and Genève-Cornavin Railway Station.

Fountain
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The Jet d'Eau is a large fountain in , and is one of the city's most famous landmarks, being featured on the city's official tourism web site. is situated 550 metres east of Brunswick Monument.

Railway station
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Geneva railway station, also known as Geneva Cornavin railway station, is main train station, located in the centre of the city. The immediate area surrounding it is known as Cornavin; both names can be used interchangeably. is situated 530 metres west of Brunswick Monument.

Hotel
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is a 109-room luxury hotel located in Geneva, Switzerland. The hotel was established in 1875 by Adolphe-Rodolphe Armleder and after World War II, his grandson, Jean Armleder, transformed the hotel to what it is known for today.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Les Pâquis and Sécheron.

Suburb
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is a suburb.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood.

Suburb
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is a neighborhood in the city of Geneva, Switzerland. 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.

Brunswick Monument

Latitude
46.20846° or 46° 12′ 30″ north
Longitude
6.14896° or 6° 8′ 56″ east
Open location code
8FR8645X+9H
Open­Street­Map ID
way 666867576
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­monument
Wiki­data ID
Q1094083
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In Other Languages

From Catalan to Ukrainian—“Brunswick Monument” goes by many names.
  • Catalan: “Monument Brunswick (Ginebra)”
  • Catalan: “Monument Brunswick”
  • Chinese: “不伦瑞克公爵墓”
  • Chinese: “不倫瑞克公爵墓”
  • Czech: “Monument Brunswick”
  • Czech: “Památník Karla II. Brunšvického”
  • Danish: “Monument Brunswick”
  • Egyptian Arabic: “نصب برونزويك”
  • Esperanto: “Brunsvika Monumento”
  • French: “monument Brunswick”
  • French: “Monument Brunswick”
  • German: “Monument Brunswick”
  • Italian: “Monumento a Carlo II di Brunswick”
  • Persian: “بنای یادبود برونزویک”
  • Polish: “Mauzoleum księcia Brunszwiku w Genewie”
  • Portuguese: “Monumento Brunswick”
  • Portuguese: “Monumento de Brunswick”
  • Russian: “Брауншвейгский монумент”
  • Ukrainian: “Брауншвейзький пам’ятник”
  • Ukrainian: “Пам’ятник Брауншвейгський”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Jardin des Alpes and The Ritz-Carlton Hôtel de la Paix, Geneva.

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