Basilica Notre-Dame of Geneva, Minor Basilica in Genève-Cité, Switzerland
Basilica Notre-Dame of Geneva is a Gothic Revival church built in the 1800s near Cornavin railway station. The structure features sandstone walls, white Carrara marble statues, and stained glass windows throughout its interior.
The basilica was built between 1852 and 1857 following architect Alexandre Grigny's design. It closed in 1875 during a period of anticlerical government control but reopened in 1911.
The basilica serves as a stopping point for pilgrims traveling toward Santiago de Compostela through Switzerland. Visitors can experience daily Catholic services and see how the space functions as a spiritual hub for the local community.
The building is open Monday through Saturday from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM and Sundays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM. It sits within walking distance of Cornavin railway station, making it easy to access when moving through the city.
The building holds pre-Reformation artifacts including a painted torch and a carved wooden panel showing the Virgin Mary. These objects offer insight into the region's religious life before the modern era.
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