Cathedral de St Pierre
Built between 1160 and 1289, St Peter's Cathedral has a surprising
combination of Romanesque, Gothic, and neo-classical styles.
Under the cathedral is one of Europe's largest underground
archaeological sites with some good 14th-century mosaics, while
the top of the north tower offers fine views over the old town
and lake.
Cathedral de St Pierre
Built between 1160 and 1289, St Peter's Cathedral has a surprising
combination of Romanesque, Gothic, and neo-classical styles.
Under the cathedral is one of Europe's largest underground
archaeological sites with some good 14th-century mosaics, while
the top of the north tower offers fine views over the old town
and lake.
Jardin Anglais and Horloge Fleurie
The English Garden, dating from 1854, is home to the Monument National,
a statue of two young women - the 'Republic of Geneva' and 'Helvetia',
symbolising Geneva's attachment to the Swiss Confederation. Within the
park there is an elegant bronze fountain and L'Horloge Fleurie (Flower
Clock), installed in 1955 to honour Geneva's watch-making industry.
Jardin Anglais and Horloge Fleurie
The English Garden, dating from 1854, is home to the Monument National,
a statue of two young women - the 'Republic of Geneva' and 'Helvetia',
symbolising Geneva's attachment to the Swiss Confederation. Within the
park there is an elegant bronze fountain and L'Horloge Fleurie (Flower
Clock), installed in 1955 to honour Geneva's watch-making industry.
Jet d'Eau
The famed Water Fountain dominates the Geneva harbour and all modern depictions
of the city. The Jet was originally the safety valve for the city's water supply and is
Europe's tallest fountain. This water showpiece is illuminated at night, and during
the day, when the sun shines, a rainbow hovers behind the powerful jet of water,
which spurts straight up into the sky at a speed of 200kph (125mph).
Jet d'Eau
The famed Water Fountain dominates the Geneva harbour and all modern depictions
of the city. The Jet was originally the safety valve for the city's water supply and is
Europe's tallest fountain. This water showpiece is illuminated at night, and during
the day, when the sun shines, a rainbow hovers behind the powerful jet of water,
which spurts straight up into the sky at a speed of 200kph (125mph).
Mur des Reformateurs
Construction of the 60ft (18m) Reformation Wall began in 1909, on the
400th anniversary of the birth of John Calvin. The monument is dedicated
to the four figures central to the Reformation movement - John Calvin
(1509-64), Theodore de Beze (1513-1605), John Knox (1513-72) and
Guillaume Farel (1549-65).
Mur des Reformateurs
Construction of the 60ft (18m) Reformation Wall began in 1909, on the
400th anniversary of the birth of John Calvin. The monument is dedicated
to the four figures central to the Reformation movement - John Calvin
(1509-64), Theodore de Beze (1513-1605), John Knox (1513-72) and
Guillaume Farel (1549-65).
Jardin Botanique
Geneva's world-renowned Botanical Gardens were created by the botanist A P
de Candolle, in the Parc des Bastions in 1817. Relocated to their present site
in 1901, the 28-hectare (69-acre) gardens have greenhouses with tropical
plants from six continents, a pond brimming with aquatic plants, thousands
of flowers, a garden of the senses, an aviary and a park of rare animals.
Jardin Botanique
Geneva's world-renowned Botanical Gardens were created by the botanist A P
de Candolle, in the Parc des Bastions in 1817. Relocated to their present site
in 1901, the 28-hectare (69-acre) gardens have greenhouses with tropical
plants from six continents, a pond brimming with aquatic plants, thousands
of flowers, a garden of the senses, an aviary and a park of rare animals.
Palais des Nations
This vast building, designed in the form of a double horseshoe and set
in a park with century-old trees, is the largest United Nations centre after
New York. It was built between 1929 and 1937 to host the League of
Nations, the precursor to the UN. Visits are extremely popular and allow
entrance to certain conference rooms and an opportunity to sign the Livre
d'Or, the golden book of peace.
Palais des Nations
This vast building, designed in the form of a double horseshoe and set
in a park with century-old trees, is the largest United Nations centre after
New York. It was built between 1929 and 1937 to host the League of
Nations, the precursor to the UN. Visits are extremely popular and allow
entrance to certain conference rooms and an opportunity to sign the Livre
d'Or, the golden book of peace.
MAMCO (Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art)
Situated in a former factory, this museum extends over four floors that are best
visited from top to bottom. One of the permanent displays is L'Appartement,
a faithful reproduction of a Parisian collector's flat, for which he has loaned his
own furniture, paintings and sculptures.
MAMCO (Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art)
Situated in a former factory, this museum extends over four floors that are best
visited from top to bottom. One of the permanent displays is L'Appartement,
a faithful reproduction of a Parisian collector's flat, for which he has loaned his
own furniture, paintings and sculptures.
Musee International de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissant-Rouge
With a powerful combination of audiovisuals, sculpture, computers and documentation,
this extraordinary museum tells the story of the founding of the Red Cross by Henry
Dunant, as well as its present humanitarian actions. It is Geneva's most impressive and
original museum. The Cafe Dinant also is a multimedia area.
Musee International de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissant-Rouge
With a powerful combination of audiovisuals, sculpture, computers and documentation,
this extraordinary museum tells the story of the founding of the Red Cross by Henry
Dunant, as well as its present humanitarian actions. It is Geneva's most impressive and
original museum. The Cafe Dinant also is a multimedia area.
Musee d'Art et d'Histoire
The Museum of Art and History presents a multidiscipline approach to history
(from prehistoric times to the present) through important collections of fine
art, archaeology and applied art, including arms and armour, costumes and
musical instruments. The most celebrated work is Konrad Witz's early
15th-century painting, La Peche Miraculeuse.
Musee d'Art et d'Histoire
The Museum of Art and History presents a multidiscipline approach to history
(from prehistoric times to the present) through important collections of fine
art, archaeology and applied art, including arms and armour, costumes and
musical instruments. The most celebrated work is Konrad Witz's early
15th-century painting, La Peche Miraculeuse.
Musee de l'Horlogerie et de l'Emaillerie
Set in an attractive Palladian townhouse, this museum traces the development
of Genevois clock making, which began in the 17th century and reached its
height in 1785. Of particular interest is the watch that was owned and made
by Jean-Jacques Rousseau's grandfather and an astronomic automated clock
made in 1711.
Musee de l'Horlogerie et de l'Emaillerie
Set in an attractive Palladian townhouse, this museum traces the development
of Genevois clock making, which began in the 17th century and reached its
height in 1785. Of particular interest is the watch that was owned and made
by Jean-Jacques Rousseau's grandfather and an astronomic automated clock
made in 1711.