Palais des Nations
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Palais des Nations: A Hub of International Diplomacy
Palais des Nations serves as the European headquarters for the United Nations, hosting important global discussions since 1946.
Constructed between 1929 and 1938, it originally housed the League of Nations. Situated in a 46-hectare park, it features neoclassical architecture and extensive gardens with many old trees and peacocks. The building is noteworthy for its significant role in global diplomacy and the multitude of languages in which tours are available.
Key Highlights
🗽 UN Guided Tours: Explore key areas through multilingual guided tours.
🌳 Extensive Park: Enjoy the beautiful lakeside park with century-old trees.
🌌 Space Monument: View the unique gray monument realized in heat-resistant titanium.
Tourists and historians alike will find the Palais easy to access via guided tours, requiring only a photo ID for entry. The site offers a rich insight into the international affairs shaping today's world.
Interesting Facts about Natural History MuseumPalais des Nations
Founding Year
Palais des Nations was built from 1929 to 1938 to serve as the League of Nations headquarters.
UN Headquarters
It has been the European headquarters of the United Nations since 1946.
Annual Meetings
In 2012, it hosted over 10,000 intergovernmental meetings.
Location
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Address
View mapAvenue de la Paix 8-14
Opening Hours
Friday:
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Monday:
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Contact Information
Price
Free. Guided tours may require a photo ID. No reservation needed for groups under 15.
Average Visit Duration
Duration: Approximately 1 hour.
Best Time to Visit
Weekdays are best for fewer crowds, especially in the morning.