• The Palais Wilson (Wilson Palace) in Geneva, Switzerland, is the current headquarters of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
  • The Disarmament Pavilion after the devastating fire in 1987 (© Bibliothèque de Genève - FIPOI) © bibliothèque de Genève - FIPOI. Interior of Palais Wilson.
  • Four years later the edifice was renamed Palais Wilson to honour the American President Woodrow Wilson, Nobel Laureate and prime instigator of the...
  • During World War II when Geneva was surrounded by fascist powers but remained neutral itself; Palais Wilson served as an oasis where diplomats could meet safely.
  • The Palais Wilson, originally the Hotel National built between 1873 and 1875, is currently the home for the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
  • About Palais Wilson. This former hotel was built at the end of the 19th century. After the first World War, it became the seat of the League of Nations...
  • Exhibits featured with audio
    • Introducing Palais Wilson
    • The Hôtel National becomes Palais Wilson
  • Photo taken at Palais Wilson by Baltazar S. on 6/16/2018. ... its Secretary General moved into this former hotel, which was to be renamed “Palais Wilson” in 1924.
  • Sight Name: Palais Wilson (Wilson Palace) Sight Location: Geneva, Switzerland (See walking tours in Geneva) Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark.
  • The League of Nations stayed in the Palais Wilson until 1937, when the Palace of Nations opened on the grounds of the Ariana park.