Site Archéologique de la Cathédrale St-Pierre

Geneva


The highlights of this small archaeological site in the basement of Geneva's cathedral are its 4th-century floor mosaics and the tomb of an Allobrogian chieftain.

A combined ticket covering Cathédrale St-Pierre and Musée International de la Réforme is Sfr18/10 per adult/child.


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