What to do and see in Geneva, Canton of Geneva: The Best Sights & Landmarks

July 6, 2021 Alice Mieles

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. Universite de Geneve Campus Biotech

chemin des Mines 9, Geneva 1202 Switzerland +41 58 944 03 00 http://www.campusbiotech.ch/en/
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Universite de Geneve Campus Biotech

2. Mosque of Geneve

chemin Colladon 34, Geneva 1209 Switzerland +41 22 798 37 11 http://www.mosque.ch/
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Mosque of Geneve

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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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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.

7. Archeological Site at St. Pierre's Cathedral

cour de Saint-Pierre 6 CH-1204, Geneva 1204 Switzerland +41 22 311 75 74 http://www.site-archeologique.ch
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4.5 based on 451 reviews

Archeological Site at St. Pierre's Cathedral

Reviewed By hh219 - Ann Arbor, United States

My husband and I really enjoyed this 18 stop audio tour of the crypt at St. Pierre. I think archaeology is interesting and loved the videos where the team talked some about how they excavated the site. A few of the stops were a little less engaging than others, but overall I liked learning about how the function of the site has changed over time and about how it influenced the development of Geneva.

8. Jardin Botanique - Villa le Chene

Chemin de l'Imperatrice 1, Geneva 1292 Chambésy Switzerland +41 22 418 51 00 http://www.ville-ge.ch/cjb
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Jardin Botanique - Villa le Chene

Reviewed By plodhammar - Baghdad, Iraq

As everything in Geneva the part is well looked after and beautiful. A great spot for a walk or a run on a day with nice wether. There is a small zoo also with a few domesticated animals. Well worth a a few hours and especially with kids since there is a small adventure play ground.

9. Chapel of the Maccabees

Cathedral St. Pierre, Geneva Switzerland http://www.cathedrale-geneve.ch/
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Chapel of the Maccabees

Reviewed By 277oscaro

Go inside the cathedral and turn right, you’ visit an exquisite little chapel with astonishing carved figures and a beautiful organ

10. Pointe de la Jonction

sentier des Saules 3, Geneva 1205 Switzerland +41 22 418 29 00 http://www.ville-geneve.ch/plan-ville/parcs-jardins-plages-bains-publics/pointe-jonction/
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Pointe de la Jonction

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