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Geneva Switzerland
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Located at the edge of the Jardin Anglais (English Garden), the Flower Clock since
1955 has the largest seconds hand in the world. |
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Historical Monuments Geneva
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Cathedrale Saint-Pierre
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| An 1160 architecture which has been modified throughout the centuries, Saint-Pierre cathedral and its neoclassic facade reflect the history of Geneva. Dare to take those 157 steps to the summit of the cathedral’s north tower and experience the fabulous panorama overlooking the city and the lake. the Clémence, the queen of the bells, weighing over 6 tons and hoisted to this very tower in 1407 will surely captivate you.
Location: Cour Saint-Pierre
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Saint Gervais Temple
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| The 17th century saw the uniting of watchmakers, engravers, jewelers and goldsmiths came together in Saint Gervais quarter. These artisans started an organization called the "Fabrique", lending a picturesque personality and atmosphere to this area until the end of the 19th century. Saint Gervais Temple was erected here, on the very site of a 4th century sanctuary and the foundations of a 10th century Roman church. In 1345 this church was set afire and, a century later, was rebuilt en the Gothic style. The church became a temple when reformation swept through Geneva in the middle of the16th century. All ornaments were removed and the walls whitewashed.
Several restorations, including those of 1810 and 1845 have contributed to bringing back to light the beautiful frescoes and paintings of this temple.
Location: Rue Terreaux-du-Temple
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Brunswick Monument
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| Eccentric and paranoiac as he was known Charles d’Este-Guelph,
Duke of Brunswick, was also a distinguished linguist, outstanding horseman and musician. Born in 1804, dethroned and chased from his country in 1830, he took refuge in Paris where he amassed a tremendous fortune. But this gifted investor spent the last three years of his life in Geneva, where he died in 1873, leaving the city a good deal of money.
One of the terms of his will specified that it was to build “a mausoleum in an eminent and worthy location, by the finest artists of the time, without consideration of cost”. This was done, on the superb site along the quay, on the Square des Alpes.
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