“ Landmark of Geneva Old Town ”
The church was built between 1150 and 1230, Saint Peter’s Cathedral comprises elements of both roman an dGothic style, as well as a neo-classical monumental porch. Since the advent of the Reformation in 1536, it is the main place of worship of Geneva’s protestant Church.
The St. Pierre Cathedral is a cathedral in Geneva, Switzerland, today belonging to the Swiss Reformed Church. It was begun under Arducius de Faucigny, the prince-bishop of the Diocese of Geneva, in the 12th century, and includes an eclectic mix of styles. It is best known as the adopted home church of John Calvin, one of the leaders of the Protestant Reformation. Inside the church is a wooden chair used by Calvin.
The Chapel of the Maccabaes, first occurrence of flamboyant Gothic style in Geneva, is contiguous with it.
Admission to the towers (entails a fee) provides access to the bells rooms and the watch room, and includes a panoramic view over Geneva and its surroundings.
Opening hours:
Summer(Jun 1st to Sep 30th)
- Monday – Friday: 9:30 – 18:30 hrs
- Saturday: 9:30 – 17:00 hrs
- Sunday: 12:00-18:30 hrs
Winter ( Oct 1st – May 31st)
- Monday – Saturday: 10:00 – 17:30 hrs
- Sunday: 12:00 – 17:30 hrs
Last access to the towers: 30 minutes before closure
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In the middle of the 16th century, reformers and reformed, exilees and communities of all languages would meet in this plain Gothic style edifice to pray and follow the teachings of theologists Jean Calvin, John Knox and Theodore de Beze. Associated with these famous names, the Auditory's Temple since conveys a significant meaning in the Reformation's history.
Over the years, the building deteriorated. In 1954, the World Alliance of Reformed Churches reached an agreement with the National Protestant Church of Geneva, and launched a programme to restore the auditorium, which was completed in 1959.
Today, following in the tradition established by Calvin, the Auditoire is still used for worship in languages other than French. It hosts congregations of the Dutch Reformed Church and Italian Reformed Church, as well as being used by a congregation of the Church of Scotland as its main place of worship every Sunday.
Opening hours:
Mon-Sat: 10:00-12:00 hrs and 14:00-16:00 hrs
Sun: closed
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