Victoria Hall, Concert hall in Geneva, Switzerland
The Victoria Hall contains 1,700 seats arranged in a parterre with two tiers of balconies, featuring an organ at the back of the stage.
British consul Daniel Fitzgerald Packenham Barton funded the construction of Victoria Hall between 1891 and 1894, naming it after Queen Victoria.
The Orchestre de la Suisse Romande established its home at Victoria Hall in 1918, presenting classical music performances throughout regular seasons.
Located at Rue du Général-Dufour 14, the concert hall provides designated spots for disabled visitors through a large lift behind the stage boxes.
A fire in 1984 destroyed the original decorative paintings, leading to their replacement with contemporary artworks by Dominique Appia during restoration.
Location: Genève-Cité
Location: Geneva
Inception: 1894
Part of: list of cultural properties in Geneva
Address: Rue du Général Dufour 14, 1204 Genève
Website: https://ville-ge.ch/vh
GPS coordinates: 46.20141,6.14105
Latest update: May 23, 2025 15:40
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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