Mahatma Gandhi Statue, Geneva
The statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Ariana Park was a gift from the Indian Government in 2007 to commemorate 60 years of Independence and Indo-Swiss friendship.
The statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Ariana Park was a gift from the Indian Government in 2007 to commemorate 60 years of Independence and Indo-Swiss friendship. It depicts the Mahatma sitting cross-legged and poring over a book, on a pedestal inscribed with 'My Life is My Message'.
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About Mahatma Gandhi Statue
Parc de l'Ariana, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland
Mahatma Gandhi Statue and Nearby Sights on Map
Musée Ariana
The Musée Ariana is dedicated to ceramics and glass, with over 20,000 pottery, stoneware, earthenware, porcelain, and china creations from Eurasia spanning 12 centuries
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum
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Palace of Nations
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Woodrow Wilson Memorial Sphere
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Jardin Botanique
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Quartier des Grottes
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Musée d'Histoire des Sciences
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