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From the cathedral, follow rue Otto-Barblan to rue de Puits St. Pierre. Here stands the city’s oldest private house, Maison Tavel, which contains the Museum of Ancient Geneva, with its fascinating model of 19th-century Geneva on the third floor. Up the hill, a 17th-century former arsenal has mosaic tableaus depicting scenes from Geneva’s history.

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Tavel House Articles

  • Geneva on Foot: Your Ultimate Self-Guided Walking Tour

    Beautiful lakes, more than 50 parks, and alluring vistas of snow-capped Alps on the horizon. Geneva is undoubtedly the grandest Swiss city, and one of the safest in the world. Geneva carries a long and eventful history, reflected in its numerous museums and dimly-lit galleries. Its compact size and lakeside promenades make it easy to […]

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