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St Pierre Cathedral
A significant historic church in Geneva, known for its association with the Protestant Reformation and John Calvin's preaching.
- 24 Place du Bourg-de-Four
- 022 311 75 75
- http://www.saintpierre-geneve.ch/
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Turn right along rue de l’Hôtel-de-Ville, then right again along place de la Taconnerie to the Cathédrale de Saint-Pierre, a breathtaking mix of Romanesque and Gothic features, built between 1150 and 1232. During the Reformation, locals voted to make it Protestant, stripping all the decoration from the once-ornate interior. A climb up the tower offers sweeping views of the entire city.
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