Calvin Auditory, Protestant church in Genève-Cité, Switzerland.
Calvin Auditory stands adjacent to the Saint Pierre Cathedral and displays Gothic architectural elements paired with ten modern stained glass windows created between 2004 and 2007. These contemporary glass designs sit within the building's older stone framework and define its interior character.
Originally built as Notre-Dame-la-Neuve Chapel in the 15th century, the structure became a Protestant lecture hall under Jean Calvin's direction beginning in 1536. This transformation established it as a center for the reformed movement in Geneva.
The hall welcomes several Protestant congregations that gather for services in multiple languages including French, English, German, Dutch, Italian, and Latin. This linguistic diversity shows how the space attracted and served worshippers from many different parts of Europe.
The hall can be reached through Place de la Taconnerie, where you will find directional information at street level. Self-guided visits are supported by mobile applications that help you explore the interior at your own pace.
This location housed the first home of the University of Geneva in 1559, revealing how important the building was to the city's intellectual growth. At the same time, it provided shelter for Protestant refugees arriving from across Europe who sought safety within its walls.
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