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Sights * Cathédrale St-Pierre * Collections Baur * Jardin Anglais * Musée Ariana * Musée d'Art et d'Histoire * Musée d'Histoire Naturelle * Musée International de l'Automobile * Musée International de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissant-Rouge * Palais des Nations * Place du Bourg-de-Four	Cathédrale St-Pierre The vast and austere Cathédrale St-Pierre has been a Protestant church since 1536. It was built in the 12th and 13th centuries, and its current neoclassic facade was added in the 18th century. This is where John Calvin preached; his seat is still in the north aisle. Climb the 157 steps up the tower for fine views over Geneva and the lake. The cathedral has a long-standing musical tradition; the Clémence, the largest bell in the tower, weighs over 6 tons and was placed there in 1407. The carillon changes monthly, and there are organ recitals at 6 p.m. on Saturdays from June through September. Address: cour St.-Pierre Phone: 022 311 7575; tours 022 310 2929 Open: Cathédrale: Mon.-Sat. 9:30-6:30, Sun. noon-6:30, Jun.-Sep.; Mon.-Fri. 10-noon and 2-5, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. noon-5:30, rest of year. Site archéologique: Tue.-Fri. 11-5, Sat.-Sun. 11-5:30, Jun.-Sep.; Tue.-Fri. 2-5, Sat.-Sun. 1:30-5:30, rest of year Bus: 3, 5, 17; tram 12 Admission: Cathedral free	COUNTRY Switzerland REGION CITIES Geneva   Things To Know   Sights   Essential Info   Features Zurich MAPS World Europe TRAVEL BOOK