Place du Bourg-de-Four, Medieval square in Old Town, Switzerland.
Place du Bourg-de-Four features a marble fountain from the 18th century surrounded by buildings with traditional Geneva architecture and cobblestone pavement.
The square originated as a Roman forum and later transformed into a medieval marketplace, with remnants of ancient gates visible at number 14.
The square hosts numerous restaurants and cafes where people gather, maintaining its centuries-old tradition as a social meeting point.
The square connects to Saint Pierre Cathedral through the Passage des Degres-de-Poules, a narrow staircase consisting of 67 steps.
The square maintains an hourglass shape, with the Palace of Justice dominating the northern section and a tree-lined promenade in the south.
Location: Genève
Address: Pl. du Bourg-de-Four, 1204 Genève, Switzerland 1204 Genève 1204 Genève
Website: http://ge.ch
GPS coordinates: 46.20059,6.14924
Latest update: March 10, 2025 04:09
Geneva offers a diverse heritage combining history, science, and nature on the shores of Lake Geneva. The city houses institutions such as the Palace of Nations and CERN, religious buildings like Saint Pierre Cathedral where Calvin preached, as well as cultural spaces like the Patek Philippe Museum dedicated to Swiss watchmaking. The Jet d'Eau, an emblematic fountain shooting water 140 meters high, marks the lake landscape. Visitors also explore the collections at the Natural History Museum, walk through botanical gardens housing alpine and tropical plants, or visit Maison Tavel, the oldest medieval house in the city. The Bains des Pâquis offer swimming and relaxation by the lake with views of Mont Blanc. This concentration of historic, scientific, and natural sites makes Geneva a comprehensive destination for discovering the Swiss Romand heritage.
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Collège Calvin
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Calvin Auditory
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International Museum of the Reformation
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Archives d'État de Genève
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Ancien arsenal et archives d'État de Genève
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Temple de la Madeleine
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Evangelical Lutheran Church of Geneva
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Clémentine
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Site archéologique de la Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Genève
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Statue Jérémie
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Bibliothèque Institut d'histoire de la Réformation - Musée Historique de la Réformation
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Chapelle de l'Oratoire
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Prison Saint-Antoine
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Turrettini House
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Fountain at Collège Calvin
146 m
Geneva fortifications at Saint-Antoine
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Maison Colladon
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Maison Mallet
120 m
Maccabees Chapel
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Fontaine du Bourg-de-Four
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Fontaine de la place du Bourg-de-Four
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Water Ring
146 m
Former armory
175 m
Maison Eynard
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Cayla House
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Fontaine de la place de la Madeleine
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Archive of the Collège Calvin
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