Old Town and Cathedral of Saint Pierre
Overview
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Intro
Due to its multicultural character, Geneva is often called the smallest metropolis. It has a lively Old Town with wine taverns, art galleries and antique dealers. The Cathedral of Saint Pierre sits on the peak of the hill on which the Old Town is located.
The architecture of the Cathedral of Saint Pierre has undergone more than one change during the course of its history. Its first phase of construction dates back to 1160 and lasted nearly a century. Under the Reformation, it became a Protestant place of worship from 1535.
The effort to climb the 157 steps to the top of the towers is rewarded with an amazing 360° panorama of the city and the lake. It also has the largest collection of Gothic and Romanesque capitals in Switzerland. Do not miss the archaeological site located underneath the Cathedral where you will discover treasures dating back to antiquity.
General information
| Season |
All year
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| Time required |
1-2 hours
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| Suitable for children with age |
14+ years
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| Suitable for |
Groups, Individual, Couples
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| Weather |
Indoor
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| Category |
Education, Urban
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Group & pricing information
| Language |
French
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| Group Size |
1 - 50
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Crowd prediction
Discover the surroundings
Contact
Cathédrale St Pierre
Place Bourg-Saint-Pierre
1204
Genève
Switzerland
