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7 Museums in Cité That You Shouldn't Miss
The shores of Lake Geneva have attracted visitors and invaders for millennia. The cheerful city of Geneva sits on the lake's western shore, lofty snowcapped peaks creating a gorgeous backdrop on all sides. The city is perfect for exploring on foot; rent a bike to venture further. The top of any itinerary should be visits to Geneva's lakefront and its famed water fountain, the Flower Clock in the English Garden, St. Peter's Cathedral, Reformation Wall, Place Neuve and the birthplace of the U.N.
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1. Maison Tavel
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4.5 based on 443 reviews
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.
2. Musee Barbier-Mueller
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4.5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By 609tonyr - Gilboa, United States
Simply the best examples of African, Oceanic, and prehistoric sculpture that I have ever seen. This gem of a small museum is in the Old Town of Geneva, Switzerland, which itself is a delight for old streets, and convivial sidewalk cafes and warm restaurants. The museums holdings, collected early by a family of connoisseurs, redefines the meaning of blockbuster: it could be just half a dozen small pieces if they are the best of the best.
3. Galerie Yolenn White
Contemporary Art gallery. Yolenn White Gallery is situated at the heart of the old town of Geneva. The artist's presented can be distinguished by their abstract universe, sensitive and serene, a poetry of the essential...
4. The ART XXI Gallery
5. Images de Marque
Gallery dedicated to photography with Swiss photographers. You will find landscape fine art prints of various regions of Switzerland. A print shop to make fine art prints of your own photos as well as a photo studio.
6. Art Dynasty
7. Bailly Gallery
From a family business built in 1977 in Paris, Bailly Gallery was created by Hanna & Charly Bailly focusing on museum original impressionist & modern art and constantly offering new selection of paintings, sculptures and works on paper in its two galleries in Paris and Geneva. Among exhibited artists are Giacometti, Picasso, Rodin, Renoir, Matisse, Calder, Sisley, Kirchner, Calder...
