Broken Chair

About the place

  • Country : Switzerland , Geneva

  • Address : Place des Nations, 1202 Genève, Switzerland

  • Category : Urban Facilities

Broken Chair

Overview:

A Symbol for Peace, The Broken Chair is a work of art in wood in the form of a chair with a broken leg, symbolizing a campaign against landmines and bombs.

The symbol was designed by Swiss artist Daniel Burst and constructed by carpenter Louis Geneva.

The chair weighs 5.5 tons of wood, and is 12 meters high.

How to get there:

The nearest bus stop is Genève, Nations

The nearest tram station is Genève, Nations

Resources:

Official Website

Tripadvisor website

Travelerpedia website

International Geneva website

 

 

 

 

 

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