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St. Pierre Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Pierre)

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  1. 1Orientation

    Standing at the highest point of the Old Town, the Cathédrale Saint-Pierre serves as the symbolic and spiritual axis around which the city of Geneva has rotated for centuries. As a scholar of history, one cannot help but be…

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  2. 2John Calvin and the Reformation Pulpit

    The interior of St. Pierre Cathedral underwent a profound transformation in 1535, a transformation that was as much political as it was theological. …

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  3. 3Subterranean History: The Archaeological Site

    While the cathedral’s towers offer a view of Geneva’s future, its foundations offer an unparalleled window into its ancient past. Beneath the current structure lies one of the most significant archaeological sites in Europe north…

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  4. 4Closing

    As you exit the cool, quiet interior of St. Pierre, you carry with you a deeper understanding of the forces that shaped Geneva. …

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What is St. Pierre Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Pierre)?

St. Pierre Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Pierre) is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

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TypeActivity
Story sections4
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates46.2011, 6.1485
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