Cimetière des Rois, Geneva

Name: Cimetière des Rois
Address: Rue des Rois, Geneva, 1204, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 22 329 21 29

#29 among attractions in Geneva

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Facts and practical information

The Cimetière des Rois, is a cemetery in Geneva, Switzerland. The cemetery is commonly named after la rue des Rois near which it is situated. The graveyard was established in 1482 for people who died from plague in the Middle Ages, during the second plague pandemic. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 46°12'8"N, 6°8'11"E

Address

Rue des RoisJonction (Coulouvreniere Rois)Geneva 1204 Switzerland

Contact

+41 22 329 21 29

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Day trips

Cimetière des Rois – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Cimetière des Rois open?

Cimetière des Rois is open:

Monday 7:30 am - 7 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am - 7 pm
Thursday 7:30 am - 7 pm
Friday 7:30 am - 7 pm
Saturday 7:30 am - 7 pm
Sunday 7:30 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Cimetière des Rois?

Nearby attractions include SAKS Gallery, Geneva (4 min walk), MAMCO, Geneva (6 min walk), Beth Yaakov Synagogue, Geneva (6 min walk), Victoria Hall, Geneva (6 min walk).

How to get to Cimetière des Rois by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cimetière des Rois:

Bus

Village-Suisse • Lines: 35, Nc (2 min walk)
Cirque • Lines: 1, 35, Nc (6 min walk)

Tram

Palladium • Lines: 14 (4 min walk)
Stand • Lines: 14, 15 (6 min walk)

Trolleybus

Bains • Lines: 19, 2 (5 min walk)
Cirque • Lines: 19, 2 (5 min walk)

Ferry

Molard • Lines: M1 (16 min walk)
Genève-Mt-Blanc • Lines: 3150, 3154 (18 min walk)

Train

Geneva Railway Station (17 min walk)
Genève-Champel (28 min walk)