10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Canton of Geneva That You Shouldn't Miss

March 4, 2022 Marlin Saiz

Discover the best top things to do in Canton of Geneva, Switzerland including Musee D'Art Et D'Histoire, Maison Tavel, Musee Ariana, Vieux-Carouge, Place Bourg du Four, Eglise Russe, CERN, International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum, Patek Philippe Museum, Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre.
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1. Musee D'Art Et D'Histoire

rue Charles-Galland 2, Geneva 1206 Switzerland +41 22 418 26 00 [email protected] http://institutions.ville-geneve.ch/fr/mah/
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4.5 based on 469 reviews

Musee D'Art Et D'Histoire

Built between 1903 and 1910 by Genevan architect Marc Camoletti, with the aim of regrouping under one roof a number of dispersed public collections, the Musée d'art et d'histoire is one of Switzerland's most important encyclopaedic museums. Boasting over half a million objects including a number of major works and unique series that have made it an institution of international stature, the museum maintains a permanent exhibition of a selection of itsapplied arts, fine arts and archaeology collections. Regional archaeological discoveries, Egyptian and Classical antiquities, artworks, furniture, arms, musical instruments, paintings and sculptures all bear witness to 15,000 years of history. A renovation and enlargement project is currently underway and constitutes one of the major challenges facing the Museum over the coming years.

Reviewed By timfl2016 - Urbana, United States

This museum is located in the Old Town, with free admissions. Its collection of Swiss paintings is very nice, especially those by Ferdinand Hodler Wolfgang-Adam Töpffer. The building is impressive, too.

2. Maison Tavel

rue du Puits-Saint-Pierre 6, Geneva 1204 Switzerland +41 22 418 37 00 [email protected] http://institutions.ville-geneve.ch/fr/mah/lieux-dexposition/maison-tavel/?fb_locale=en_GB
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4.5 based on 443 reviews

Maison Tavel

This historic building, the foundations of which date back to the 12th century, houses a museum that documents the history of the city.

Reviewed By 588phis - Bangkok, Thailand

This is a free museum highlighting the history of Geneva. The 3D model of the city on the top floor was fascinating. Do not miss it.

3. Musee Ariana

avenue de la Paix 10, Geneva 1202 Switzerland +41 22 418 54 50 [email protected] http://institutions.ville-geneve.ch/fr/ariana/
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Musee Ariana

Built in the Italian baroque style and crowned with a cupola, it was constructed between 1877 and 1884 by the art patron Gustave Revilliod to house his vast and eclectic collections. He bequeathed the museum and its surrounding park to the City of Geneva in 1890. Today it is known as the Swiss Museum for Ceramics and Glass. In the Musée Ariana are to be found the various ceramics and glass collections belonging to the City of Geneva. It is the only museum in Switzerland devoted entirely to ceramic and glass art and occupies an important place in this field.The collections, comprising more than 25,000 objects, illustrate seven centuries of ceramics ranging from Europe to the Far East. All the principal techniques are represented: earthenware, faïence, stoneware and porcelain. The collection of Middle Eastern ceramics and an important group of Oriental export porcelain highlight the interactions between the Orient and Europe.

Reviewed By 142prado - Guaruja, Brazil

It´s a wonderful museum just 5 minutes by foot from UN (place des Nations). It's free and frequently there are not lines to enter or many people there such as into the Louvre Museum or Metropolitan. You can appreciate a huge collection of ancient ceramics vases, plates,glasses,carillons, paintings etc. Outside you can rest in a beautiful park.I highly recommend.

4. Vieux-Carouge

Carouge Switzerland +41 22 301 22 20 http://www.ocalme.com
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4.5 based on 189 reviews

Vieux-Carouge

Once its own independent town, this neighborhood still serves as a refuge from the bustle of city life and is often fondly referred to as the "Greenwich Village of Geneva."

Reviewed By Delnyon - Nyon, Switzerland

Such a nice place to go on a sunny Saturday! It’s very special and not Swiss at all... Full of nice little shops, bars and restaurants, walk around without any plan to feel the great Carouge Atmosphere.

5. Place Bourg du Four

Intersection of rue Verdaine rue des Chaudronniers, rue Etienne-Dumont, Geneva 1204 Switzerland http://institutions.ville-geneve.ch/fr/mah
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4.5 based on 665 reviews

Place Bourg du Four

This historic town square is situated at the heart of Old Geneva.

Reviewed By greekcypriot2009 - Athens, Greece

The cosmopolitan City of Geneva has a well preserved picturesque old town testimony to its 2,000-year-old history. By stepping onto the cobbled stone streets we were kind of instantly transported back in time. After the stop we had at the 12th-century St Pierre Cathedral with its lofty neoclassical façade features of several architectural styles, we wandered through the labyrinthine paved streets. We visited the Art and History Museum and Maison Travel, the oldest house in the city. The cobblestone alleys of old town wind through lovely buildings that exude old world charm. The alleys are lined with many art galleries, bookshops, antique shops, museums, cafes, and restaurants. Through our stroll around the old town, we explored squares dotted with enchanting fountains, windows overflowing with vibrant blossoms, intricate designs and ornamentations on the lofty wooden doors and the signboards of the cafes.

6. Eglise Russe

rue De-Beaumont 18, Geneva 1206 Switzerland +41 22 346 47 09 http://www.diocesedegeneve.net
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4.5 based on 378 reviews

Eglise Russe

Reviewed By lindakY6134FL - Gilroy, United States

I’ve never been inside a Russian Church. I had to see this even though my husband and I have been walking around a lot. It was worth the hike. The golden domed top is beautiful. We even went inside the church. It was too sacred inside, we didn’t dare take pictures. I saw an image of the Mother of Perpetual Help. We took a lot of pictures outside. We even witnessed their bells rolling. It sounded quite foreign to me.

7. CERN

Esplanade des Particules 1, Geneva 1217 Switzerland +41 22 767 76 76 [email protected] http://home.cern/
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4.5 based on 1,537 reviews

CERN

CERN, in Geneva, is the world’s largest particle physics research centre. CERN has recently brought into service the world’s most powerful accelerator, the LHC (Large Hadron Collider), which will provide new insights into the Universe and how it evolved. The entire Universe is made up of particles. But where do they come from? What laws govern their behaviour? The purpose of the "Universe of particles" exhibition is for visitors to confront the great questions of contemporary physics : a journey to the Big Bang.

Reviewed By RaghuNair

Excellent place to learn about activities in CERN where world wide web was invented by Tim Berners-Lee as a tool for physicists working at CERN.

8. International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum

avenue de la Paix 17, Geneva 1202 Switzerland +41 22 748 95 04 [email protected] http://www.redcrossmuseum.ch
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4.5 based on 891 reviews

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum

This renowned museum, universally acclaimed as one of the best in the city, provides a moving reminder of the importance of international humanitarian efforts.

Reviewed By drpanda1 - Cape May Court House, United States

International Museum of the Red Cross was truly spectacular. It’s one of a kind. The receptionists warmly welcomed us. Then we had a good lunch inside. Afterwards we proceeded into the exhibitions while wearing a self automated audio guide with very cool headphones that don’t touch your ears. We had to press the number for some of the exhibitions, but it often turned on automatically. Audio guide and interactive videos presented the history of the Red Cross as well as life changing stories of real people helped by the Red Cross. It moved me. It was inspiring. It is one of the greatest museums I have ever encountered.

9. Patek Philippe Museum

rue des Vieux-Grenadiers 7, Geneva 1205 Switzerland +41 22 707 30 10 http://www.patekmuseum.com/
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4.5 based on 1,356 reviews

Patek Philippe Museum

The Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva is considered one of the world's foremost horology museums. It houses over five centuries of watchmaking history into two important collections: the extraordinary antique collection starting from the 16th century, which includes the earliest watch ever made and the Patek Philippe collection from 1839 onwards.

Reviewed By grime24

If like me you love your watches this is the place to visit if in Geneva.What a great collection of Swiss watches from the new to the beginning of watch making.What a marvellous way to spend a afternoon.

10. Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre

Cour St-Pierre, Geneva 1204 Switzerland +41 22 311 75 75 [email protected] https://www.cathedrale-geneve.ch/fr
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4.5 based on 2,908 reviews

Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre

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.

Reviewed By annettestretton - Skelmersdale, United Kingdom

We paid 5EUR each to get to the top of the tower. There aren’t too many steps and the views are 360 degrees of Geneva. Beautiful views and worth the climb. It was a hot day when we visited but the climb up was cool within the stone of the cathedral. Spiral steps and quite enclosed on the way up but not too strenuous.

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