Parc des Bastions, Cultural park in Geneva, Switzerland
The Parc des Bastions extends across several hectares in central Geneva, featuring tree-lined pathways, green lawns, and numerous recreational spaces throughout the grounds.
Originally established as part of Geneva's fortifications in the early 19th century, this park now contains the Reformation Wall, which honors Protestant Reformation leaders.
The park grounds include large chess tables where residents gather daily, while the adjacent University of Geneva buildings contribute to an educational environment.
Visitors can access free WiFi, public restrooms, a restaurant in a former botanical glasshouse, and a children's playground within the park's boundaries.
A centuries-old Sequoia tree stands near the Reformation Wall, marking one of the oldest living organisms in Geneva's urban landscape.
Location: Genève-Cité
Location: Geneva
Elevation above the sea: 383 m
Part of: Parc des Bastions with Reformation Wall
GPS coordinates: 46.19968,6.14537
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:41
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.
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 (Geneve)
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
Fontaine de l'Eglise St-Germain
198 mReviews
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