Parc des Bastions with Reformation Wall, Cultural property of national significance in Geneva (Switzerland)
Parc des Bastions is a public park in Geneva featuring fortification remnants and a monument wall dedicated to the Reformation. The space contains open lawns, scattered trees, and pathways where people walk and gather.
The fortifications were built in the 16th century to defend the city, and the park was created on their remains. The Reformation Wall was added later to commemorate the movement's impact on Geneva's development.
The Reformation Wall displays statues of leaders from the Protestant movement, showing how important this period was to Geneva's identity. You can see how the city has honored these figures through public monuments in the park.
The park is straightforward to explore on foot with no special requirements to see the main features. You can visit on any day, though sunny weather makes the grounds more enjoyable and the monuments easier to photograph.
The bastions were originally military structures now fully integrated into the park, offering a rare look at old defense techniques visible in the ground's shape. You can trace their form by walking through the different levels of the landscape.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
