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Cathédrale Saint Pierre

Churches & cathedrals ·Geneva ·Bourg-de-Four ·Closed
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  • Visit: about 3 h

Adultes CHF 7 · Jeunes (7 -16 ans) CHF 4

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Cathédrale Saint Pierre, or St Peter’s Cathedral, stands in Geneva’s Old Town and has been the principal church of Geneva’s Protestant Church since 1535.

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What's on here

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Why go

  • The north and south towers give views over Geneva and the lake.
  • The underground archaeological site reveals church buildings dating to the 4th century.
  • Calvin’s wooden chair is preserved inside; he preached and explained scripture here for 23 years.
  • The side chapel by the main doors has polychrome Gothic Revival decoration from the 1890s.

Plan your visit

Prices

AdultesCHF 7
Jeunes (7 -16 ans)CHF 4

From the venue's website · checked 12 Oct 2026

Opening hours

Today09:00 – 18:30Show all
Monday09:00 – 18:30
Tuesday09:00 – 18:30
Wednesday09:00 – 18:30
Thursday09:00 – 18:30
Friday09:00 – 18:30
Saturday09:00 – 16:30
Sunday12:00 – 18:30

Don't miss

  • Allobrogian chieftain’s tombA 1st-century BC tomb lies in the archaeological site beneath the cathedral.Underground archaeological site1st century BC
  • La ClémenceCast in 1407 and named for Antipope Clement VII, it is one of the north tower’s two largest bells.North tower1407
  • Fourth-century mosaicsMosaics dating to the fourth century are inside the cathedral.Cathedral interior4th century

Know before you go

  • The cathedral is closed on 24 December.

Tips for your visit

  • Look up at the pointed crossing tower: its pierced roof houses a 19-note carillon and the hour bell.
  • Tower access is available only on certain full-moon nights.

Interesting facts3

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  1. 67 stops

    The main organ has 67 stops across four manuals and a pedal.

    Kathedrale St. Peter (Genf) - Wikipedia

  2. The cantonal government takes its oath of office in the cathedral.

    Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Genève - Wikipedia

  3. The second baptistery had an octagonal immersion basin beneath a canopy supported by eight columns.

    Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Genève - Wikipedia

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History

An oppidum on the hill once controlled inland navigation on the Rhône.

  1. 350–375The first Christian building on the hill was built over a Roman sanctuary.
  2. around 380The first cathedral stood on the foundations of a large residence and measured 32 metres by 15 metres.
  3. around 400A southern church was added for religious teaching and scripture readings. The baptistery was moved, and an atrium served as a courtyard where the bishop gave speeches.
  4. 500After a fire, King Sigismund rebuilt the north cathedral and sought relics of St Peter.
  5. 12th c.The present cathedral was rebuilt over earlier churches, beginning around 1160 under Prince-Bishop Arducius de Faucigny in Gothic style.
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  1. 16th c.An organ has been present in the cathedral since at least this century.
  2. 1535After Guillaume Farel preached, statues and furnishings were destroyed and paintings covered.
  3. 1605Theodore Beza, John Calvin’s successor, was buried in the cathedral.
  4. 5 March 2022A Catholic Mass postponed during COVID-19 was celebrated here.

How to get there

  • On footThe cathedral stands at Place St. Pierre, at the highest point of the Old Town.

Sources: St. Pierre Cathedral - Wikipedia · Geneva - Wikivoyage (see) · Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Genève - Wikipedia · Kathedrale St. Peter (Genf) - Wikipedia · Cattedrale di Ginevra - Wikipedia · checked 24 Sep 2026

Where
Cour St-Pierre, 1204, Genève

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Questions and answers

What adult and youth prices are given for Cathédrale Saint Pierre?

Adults: CHF 7. Ages 7–16: CHF 4.

Where is Konrad Witz’s cathedral altarpiece?

Painted in 1444, it is now at Geneva’s Musée d’art et d’histoire.

What stands beside Cathédrale Saint Pierre?

The Temple de l’Auditoire, used by Calvin and Théodore de Bèze as a theological lecture hall.

How many pipe organs does Cathédrale Saint Pierre have?

There are three: the Metzler grand organ, the Xavier Silbermann chancel organ and the Walcker organ in the Chapel of the Maccabees. The Walcker organ was fully restored in 2021, retaining its original stoplist.

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