Location: Cité
Top Things to do in Cité
What to do and see in Cité, Canton of Geneva: The Best Sights & Landmarks
The shores of Lake Geneva have attracted visitors and invaders for millennia. The cheerful city of Geneva sits on the lake's western shore, lofty snowcapped peaks creating a gorgeous backdrop on all sides. The city is perfect for exploring on foot; rent a bike to venture further. The top of any itinerary should be visits to Geneva's lakefront and its famed water fountain, the Flower Clock in the English Garden, St. Peter's Cathedral, Reformation Wall, Place Neuve and the birthplace of the U.N.
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1. Maison Tavel
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4.5 based on 443 reviews
This historic building, the foundations of which date back to the 12th century, houses a museum that documents the history of the city.
Reviewed By 588phis - Bangkok, Thailand
This is a free museum highlighting the history of Geneva. The 3D model of the city on the top floor was fascinating. Do not miss it.
2. Archeological Site at St. Pierre's Cathedral
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4.5 based on 451 reviews
Reviewed By hh219 - Ann Arbor, United States
My husband and I really enjoyed this 18 stop audio tour of the crypt at St. Pierre. I think archaeology is interesting and loved the videos where the team talked some about how they excavated the site. A few of the stops were a little less engaging than others, but overall I liked learning about how the function of the site has changed over time and about how it influenced the development of Geneva.
3. L'ancien arsenal
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4.0 based on 234 reviews
Reviewed By Catriona_Brook - Leeds, United Kingdom
We were wandering around the old town and just stumbled across this place. Several cannons and some cool mosaic art work on the walls.
4. Banc de la Treille
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4.0 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By enzoenzo
...not just because it is the longest bench in the world, and so that alone merits a visit, but especially since getting there forces you through the prettiest parts of Geneva- the old town and the Parc des Bastions. And finally, plenty of room for all on this bench... and what a lovely message in the city meant to be the global humanitarian capitol.
