Genève (Geneva) Culture and Sights

The present European headquarters of the UNO. The Palace of Nations - with its famous planetary globe made from bronze as a symbol of friendship between different nations - is today the European headqu...

The first basilica to be completed after seven hundred years of construction presents a beautiful sight. Former cathedral, created 10th/11th c. from a former 4th-century structure, built on the foundat...

It is no easy undertaking to present the history of the Geneva Convention and the "International Red Cross" organisation that was established by Henri Dunant in 1864 in an exciting way. However, this ...

There is always something going on at Geneva's cultural centre: concerts, theatre, offbeat cinema and incredible dance events. Clientele: mixed. Special extra: live entertainment.

This delightful parkland area in the heart of the city is a great place to chill out. Even the stern glances of the four reformers (Mur des Réformateurs) do not disturb you. A very busy place on Sunda...

The Geneva Convention, the first agreement of the International Red Cross, was signed at this town hall. Popular concerts take place in summer in the Renaissance inner courtyard.

opening hours:Tues-Sat: 14:00 - 17:00; Sun: 10:00 - 17:00, address:Rue des Vieux-Grenadiers 7, Genève

opening hours:Tues-Sun: 10:00 - 17:00, address:Boulevard Carl-Vogt 65, Genève 1205

If you are interested in contemporary art, "Mamco", as the museum's abbreviated name is known, is the right place for you. This shrine to contemporary art is situated in a converted factory in the hea...