Church of the Sacred Heart, Geneva

Name: Church of the Sacred Heart
Address: Rue du Général-Dufour 18, Geneva, 1204, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 22 328 00 60

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Church of the Sacred Heart (address: Rue du Général-Dufour 18) is a place located in Geneva (Genève canton) and belongs to the category of church.

It is situated at an altitude of 1253 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 46°12'2"N latitude and 6°8'30"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Church of the Sacred Heart is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Cirque (tram, 2 min walk), Cirque (bus, 2 min walk), Cirque (trolleybus, 3 min walk), Molard (ferry, 12 min walk), Geneva Railway Station (train, 18 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Victoria Hall (theater, 2 min walk), Grand Théâtre de Genève (theater, 3 min walk), Musée Rath (museum, 4 min walk).

Coordinates: 46°12'2"N, 6°8'30"E

Address

Rue du Général-Dufour 18Centre-Plainpalais-Acacias (Hollande)Geneva 1204 Switzerland

Contact

+41 22 328 00 60

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Church of the Sacred Heart open?

Church of the Sacred Heart is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 1 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 1 pm
Thursday 10 am - 1 pm
Friday 10 am - 1 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Church of the Sacred Heart?

Nearby attractions include Victoria Hall, Geneva (2 min walk), Grand Théâtre de Genève, Geneva (3 min walk), Musée Rath, Geneva (4 min walk), Beth Yaakov Synagogue, Geneva (5 min walk).

How to get to Church of the Sacred Heart by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of the Sacred Heart:

Tram

Cirque • Lines: 15 (2 min walk)
Place de Neuve • Lines: 12, 17, 18 (3 min walk)

Bus

Cirque • Lines: 1, 35, Nc (2 min walk)
Place de Neuve • Lines: 20, 36, 5, No (4 min walk)

Trolleybus

Cirque • Lines: 19, 2 (3 min walk)
Place de Neuve • Lines: 3 (4 min walk)

Ferry

Molard • Lines: M1 (12 min walk)
Genève-Jardin-Anglais • Lines: 3150, 3154 (14 min walk)

Train

Geneva Railway Station (18 min walk)
Genève-Champel (21 min walk)