Grottes et Saint-Gervais, Administrative district in Geneva, Switzerland
Grottes et Saint-Gervais is an administrative district in Geneva that stretches along the right bank of Lake Geneva, bounded by the Rhône River to the south. The area connects multiple zones through hidden passageways linking courtyards and buildings together.
The district has been part of Geneva since medieval times, with a church documented as early as 926. Fortifications stood in this area until 1850, when they were removed.
The neighborhood has curved walls and colorful buildings that remind visitors of architectural styles from Gaudí and Hundertwasser. These distinctive structures shape how the area looks and feels as you walk through its streets.
The district is best explored by walking slowly through its winding streets and open squares. The hidden courtyards often reveal surprising details and make navigation feel like an adventure.
The area was a center for watchmaking workshops during Geneva's horological era, with secret passageways connecting the craftspeople's spaces. These hidden routes still echo the industrial past of the place today.
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