Explore the best things the enchanting Old Town of Geneva has to offer, including the spectacular architecture of the Saint Peter Cathedral and Geneva Town Hall, as well as relive the rich past at the Reformation Wall and the Old Arsenal.
Start at the Bourg-de-Four Square. The oldest square in the city has always been the favourite gathering venue in the city where locals and tourists hang out to enjoy a wealth of lovely cafés and restaurants. It also hosts many markets, shops, and departmental stores nestling between the historic facades. Another point of interest is the Passage des Degres-de-Poules, an enigmatic narrow staircase of 67 steps on the north side, leading up to Saint Peter's Cathedral.
Next, visit the emblematic St. Peter's Cathedral, located on the hill overlooking the Old Town, combining various architectural styles from Gothic to Ancient. The gorgeous temple now houses archaeological treasures dating from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages. What’s more, its north tower which soars high above the town offers stunning views over the city, the famous Geneva’s lake, and the iconic Mont Blanc.
Just a stone’s throw is the Old Arsenal. Once serving as a weapon depot, the building now boasts a small but impressive collection of cannons and three colorful mosaics depicting key events in Geneva’s history on the wall behind, which is reminiscent of the city’s turbulent past.
You will make your own way to the meeting points