During the occupation of Geneva by Napoleon, it housed cavalry stables. A little later, the area began to be used for potato plantations. Подробнее.
This monument was erected in 1909 in honor of the 400 anniversary of the birth of John Calvin. It was attached to one of the castle walls, with which the city was surrounded until the mid-19th century Подробнее.
In the south-west of the Old Town, Place Neuve is boasting the most beautiful and richest cultural attractions.. All roads in Geneva lead to this guardian of the history of several generations. Подробнее.
Interestingly, the Parisian "Grand Opera" served as Grand Théâtre de Genève prototype. Подробнее.
The history of the cathedral dates back to the distant past. Its foundation stone was laid in 1160, and its construction was completed over the following century and a half. Подробнее.
The museum opened in 2005 and, two years later was awarded the title of the best museum in Europe. Подробнее.
In every corner of the world, there is a meeting place for lovers or friends. In Geneva it is the square of Place du Bourg-de-Four. Подробнее.
During the Spanish Civil War, the most valuable exhibits were sent from the Prado Museum to Geneva, where they were carefully stored in this building. Подробнее.
