Guided visits of selected monuments and sites

Here is a selection of monuments and sites close to the city centre (except the CERN) – just a part of the rich heritage of the City of Geneva.

The Jet d’eau and the Jardin anglais

Located at the very heart of the harbour area, the Jet d’eau is the emblem of the City of Geneva and its main tourist attraction. It is an integral part of the landscape and occupies a special place in the locals’ hearts.

Saint-Pierre Cathedral

Saint-Pierre Cathedral dominates the old town and houses archaeological treasures dating from Prehistory to the Middle Ages.

Marronnier de la Treille

Every year in Geneva, the administrative secretary of the State Council and Great Council announces the arrival of spring. Since 1818, this official figure has observed, communicated and recorded the opening of the first leaf of a chestnut tree located on the Promenade de la Treille.

The horloge fleurie

The most famous of all clocks in Geneva is unquestionably the horloge fleurie in the Jardin anglais. As emblematic of the city as the jet d’eau and snapped by the cameras of the numerous tourists, the horloge fleurie is a perfect combination of clockmaking know-how and horticultural skill. Created in 1955, it is a global reference point.

Mur des Réformateurs

Built in the Parc des Bastions against the original city wall erected in the 16th century to protect the City of Geneva, the International Monument to the Reformation was constructed in 1909 to mark the 400th anniversary of Calvin’s birth and the 350th anniversary of the foundation of the Academy.

CERN

The CERN is one of the most prestigious nuclear physics laboratories in the world. It is also the birthplace of the web.

The Brunswick Monument

The Jardin des Alpes was created on the site of the former natural port of les Pâquis, filled in in 1862. In 1877, the mausoleum of Charles II d’Este-Guelph, Duke of Brunswick, was built here.

Place des Nations

The Place des Nations is the heart of international Geneva. It is the site of the Broken Chair, created by the Geneva-based artist Daniel Berset and a symbol of the fight against anti-personnel mines.

Public clock “What time is it?”

Donated to the City of Geneva by Ms Nelly Monéger-Glayre, the public clock is installed on the awning of the main entrance to the Uni-Dufour building.

Other works, monuments and tourist sights

Depending on your field of interest (history, religion, unusual, etc.), a detailed list of monuments and places to visit is available from Geneva Tourism.

Liens externes

Site web de Genève Tourisme

Article modifié le 07.04.2022 à 11:33

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Guided visits of selected monuments and sites

The Jet d’eau and the Jardin anglais

Saint-Pierre Cathedral

Marronnier de la Treille

The horloge fleurie

Mur des Réformateurs

CERN

The Brunswick Monument

Place des Nations

Public clock “What time is it?”

Other works, monuments and tourist sights

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Discover

Heading for winter!

And the rest of the year...

Other activities

Guided visits of selected monuments and sites

Selected monuments and sites

Bloc aperçu

The Jet d’eau and the Jardin anglais

Saint-Pierre Cathedral

Marronnier de la Treille

The horloge fleurie

Mur des Réformateurs

CERN

The Brunswick Monument

Place des Nations

Public clock “What time is it?”

Other works, monuments and tourist sights

Liens externes