Cathédrale de Saint-Pierre, Geneva
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Cathédrale de Saint-Pierre

Cathédrale de Saint-Pierre, Geneva

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Cathédrale de Saint-Pierre

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Cathédrale de Saint-Pierre
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#11 of 175 things to do in Geneva
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This famous cathedral is best known for its historic significance as the church where John Calvin gave his inspiring sermons during the mid-16th century.
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Neighbourhood: Bourg-de-Four
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1,844 within 5 kms
Le Thermometre
270
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Le Radar de Poche
200
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Restaurant Les Armures
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Cafe Papon
329
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Fifty-Fifty
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Chez Ma Cousine Vieille-Ville
2,307
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Pizzeria Ristorante Molino, Molard Genève
1,130
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Brasserie Lipp
2,110
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • French • Seafood • European
Le 33
90
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Au Pied de Cochon
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Attractions
242 within 10 kms
Chapel of the Maccabees
308
0 mPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Archeological Site at St. Pierre's Cathedral
462
35 mAncient Ruins
Musée international de la Réforme (MIR)
200
45 mSpeciality Museums
Maison Tavel
452
65 mHistoric Sites • History Museums
Place Bourg du Four
669
0.2 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
L'ancien arsenal
237
96 mPoints of Interest & Landmarks
MB&F M.A.D.Gallery
69
0.2 kmArt Galleries • Speciality Museums
Musée Barbier-Mueller
76
0.1 kmSpeciality Museums
Hotel de Ville
15
88 mHistoric Sites • Architectural Buildings
MRL - Maison Rousseau et Littérature
23
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ComdtNexus
London, UK347 contributions
A special experience
Amazing views from the towers. If there is only one thing you have time for in Geneva, this should be it. The archaeological site in the basement is also worth it.
Written 3 September 2022
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Kate K
Rugby, UK77 contributions
Beautiful
The cathedral is quite plain in the main nave and down the side aisles. However, just to the side of the main door there is a chapel that is exquisitely decorated. Beautiful colours and such a contrast to the main cathedral. A hidden gem.
Written 21 August 2022
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Mark42139
New York City, NY1,536 contributions
Interesting
This cathedral has a very interesting history, and it's neat to see it firsthand. Definitely worth a visit.
Written 20 August 2022
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Benee C
7 contributions
Do not miss the opportunity to go up in the towers!
We just barely made the last entrance to the towers for the day. Just as we were coming down, the carillon began to play. Magical to hear the bells while looking across the whole Geneva landscape.
Written 15 August 2022
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Trish T
Port Macquarie, Australia16 contributions
Wow beautiful
Free to enter the Cathedral and then 7 Euro per adult to climb the north and south towers. Well worth the money to see such history inside and then the views from the towers were magnificent
Written 19 July 2022
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Elizabeth H
6 contributions
AMAZING VIEWS!
Okay, so I admit I work out more than the average person, but do not be scared of the stairs. If you can do stairs okay normally, you should be fine! AND the views are so worth it!!
Written 30 June 2022
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Off their P
Manchester, UK3,648 contributions
Awe inspiring
Couples
This incredible building was on the other side of the lake from us but we still made sure we got a to visit it. It was certainly worth it and it took our breath away.

It is absolutely vast but beautifully maintained. We tried to get some photos of it from a distance but it is up close where you really appreciate how magnificent it is.

There was a music fair on when we were there and lots of little stages of been set up around it and the atmosphere was fantastic.

So much history in this town but this really is the jewel in the crown.
Written 25 June 2022
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RIchard035
Northwood, UK1,070 contributions
Great views from the tower
It is a bit of a walk up to the cathedrale from the centre of Geneva. The building itself is impressive. You can climb up to the top of the tower on a spiral staircase. It is quite a climb but the views from the top are spectacular.
Written 19 June 2022
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goodguyjas
London, UK1,079 contributions
Somewhat hidden but nice to visit up close and has dramatic architectural design that will impress many.
Solo
Somewhat hidden behind other buildings and doesn’t appear to be the centre of the city. The tower sticks out but doesn’t necessarily overly impress from a distance. To get to see the detail you need to be right up close. Once in the old town you can find yourself walking around the tight little streets and finally make it to the square with the impressive looking columns and grand staircase. Its well maintained exterior looks very clean. I could not go in at the time as there was some kind of organ playing and appeared closed to the public. Walk around the other aspects of it and you could get a better look at the towers and spire. Definitely better at close quarters but seen more imposing and dramatic cathedrals.
Written 2 June 2022
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Sabine Walker
Pretoria, South Africa14 contributions
A place of peace and beauty
This magificent cathedral will leave you in awe. The combination of breathtaking architecture, the untold stories of thousands of congregants that came before, and the peace that permeates the cathedral make this a truly wonderful experience.
Written 3 May 2022
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