This cathedral, dedicated to Saint Peter and an iconic symbol of Geneva (which it overlooks from the hill of Veille-Ville) also symbolises the influence of Protestant Rome.
A cathedral and religious community has been on the site of Saint-Pierre since the 4th century AD. Up until the 11th century, just a single building stood on the site. However, in the 12th century the first prince-bishop of Geneva, Arducius de Faucigny, began the construction of the cathedral we can see today. The work took about a century - from 1150 to 1250.
Services
Guided tours
Rates
Free
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Access to the towers and paid guided visits available (access to the towers closes about 30 minutes before the rest of the building).
Openings
From 1 January 2025 until 31 May 2025 - Open everyday
Monday to Saturday 10.00 am to 5.30 pm. Sunday midday to 6.30 pm and worship at 10.00 am
Location
Spoken languages
Environment
- In the town centre
- View onto lake, body of water, river, canal
- Mountain view
- In town
- Close to a public transportation
- Lake 5 km away
