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
Services
Guided tours
Rates
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
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
From 1 June 2025 until 30 June 2025 - Open everyday
Monday to Friday 9.30 am to 6.30 pm. Saturday 9.30 am to 4.30 pm, 6.00 pm organ hour. Sunday midday to 6.30 pm and worship at 10.00 am
From 1 July 2025 until 31 August 2025 - Open everyday
Monday to Friday 9.30 am to 6.30 pm, Saturday 9.30 am to 4.30 pm, 5.00 pm hour of bell ringing, 6.00 pm organ hour. Sunday midday to 6.30 pm and worship at 10.00 am
From 1 September 2025 until 30 September 2025 - Open everyday
Monday to Friday 9.30 am to 6.30 pm, Saturday 9.30 am to 4.30 pm, 6.00 pm organ hour. Sunday midday to 6.30 pm and worship at 10.00 am
From 1 October 2025 until 31 May 2026 - 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
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
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
