Palais Wilson, Geneva

Name: Palais Wilson
Address: Quai Wilson, Geneva, 1201, Switzerland

#52 among attractions in Geneva

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The Palais Wilson in Geneva, Switzerland, is the current headquarters of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. It was also the headquarters of the League of Nations from 1 November 1920 until that body moved its premises to the Palais des Nations on 17 February 1936, which was constructed between 1929 and 1938, also in Geneva. In 1924, the building was named after U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, who was instrumental to the foundation of the League of Nations. The treaty bodies also hold their sessions in the Palais Wilson. In 1932, a glass annex was built to host the 1932 Conference on Disarmament. The Secretariat of the International Bureau of Education occupied the building from 1937-1984. The annex was destroyed in a fire in 1987. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 46°12'54"N, 6°9'4"E

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Quai WilsonPâquis-Nations (Wilson)Geneva 1201 Switzerland

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Palais Wilson – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jet d'Eau, Palace of Nations, St. Pierre Cathedral, Musée d'histoire des sciences.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Palais Wilson?

Nearby attractions include Rue de Berne, Geneva (6 min walk), Bains des Pâquis, Geneva (9 min walk), Musée d'histoire des sciences, Geneva (11 min walk), Monument Brunswick, Geneva (12 min walk).

How to get to Palais Wilson by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palais Wilson:

Bus

De-Chateaubriand • Lines: 1, 25 (4 min walk)
Butini • Lines: Nd (6 min walk)

Ferry

De-Chateaubriand • Lines: M4 (6 min walk)
Pâquis • Lines: M1, M2, M3 (10 min walk)

Tram

Butini • Lines: 15 (6 min walk)
Môle • Lines: 15 (8 min walk)

Train

Geneva Railway Station (14 min walk)
Genève-Sécheron (17 min walk)

Trolleybus

Mont-Blanc • Lines: 6 (15 min walk)
Gare Cornavin • Lines: 10, 19, 3, 6 (18 min walk)