Parc des Bastions, Cultural park in Geneva, Switzerland
Description
Parc des Bastions is a large green space in central Geneva with tree-lined pathways, open lawns, and several recreational areas. The grounds feature a restaurant housed in a former botanical glasshouse and a children's playground.
History
The park began as part of Geneva's fortification system in the early 1800s. It now houses the Reformation Wall, which commemorates important figures from the Protestant Reformation.
Culture
The park brings together chess players who gather daily around large tables scattered across the grounds. The nearby University of Geneva shapes the character of the space with its scholarly presence.
Practical
Entry to the park is free, and the grounds offer complimentary WiFi along with public restrooms. The location is easily accessible on foot and well marked, making navigation straightforward for all visitors.
Did you know?
A centuries-old Sequoia tree stands near the Reformation Wall as one of the oldest living organisms in Geneva's urban landscape. This tree has witnessed generations of change in both the park and the city.
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University of Geneva
104 m
Reformation Wall
81 m
Hôtel de Ville de Genève
159 m
Bibliothèque de Genève
87 m
Eynard Palace
146 m
Église Saint-Germain
200 m
Archives d'État de Genève
208 m
Ancien arsenal et archives d'État de Genève
208 m
Archives de la ville de Genève
172 m
Collection des moulages de l'UNIGE
96 m
Musée de l'Athénée
224 m
Parc des Bastions with Reformation Wall
73 m
Chapelle des Pélerins
219 m
Turrettini House
188 m
Bibliothèque de Genève (special archives)
87 m
Wallace Fountain
42 m
Rue des Granges 14, Genève
172 m
Fondation Braillard architectes
203 m
Rue des Granges 16, Genève
159 m
Rue des Granges 10-12, Genève
179 m
Immeuble Rue des Granges 8
176 m
Cayla House
209 m
Maison Eynard
180 m
Former armory
208 m
Fontaine-grotte du parc des Bastions
155 m
Fontaine de la rue Saint-Léger
201 m
Fontaine de la rampe de la Treille
145 m
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