St. Pierre Cathedral, Geneva
AbrahamicChristianbuildingWestern Europe1536 CE - present
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Location
Modern Name
Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Genève
Country
Switzerland
Region
Western Europe
Coordinates
46.2009, 6.1488
Era
1536 CE - present
Site Type
Building
About
The Reformed cathedral where John Calvin preached for 23 years, transforming Geneva into the 'Protestant Rome' and center of Calvinist theology.
Significance
Cradle of Reformed Christianity; Calvin's Geneva model of church governance and theology spread to France, Scotland, the Netherlands, and the Americas.
History & Historical Arc
Built 1150-1232 as a Catholic cathedral; converted to Reformed worship in 1536 when Geneva adopted Protestantism; Calvin…
Archaeological Notes
An underground archaeological site beneath the cathedral reveals Roman and early Christian layers, including a 4th-centu…
Key Features & Structures
- Calvin's chair
- archaeological site beneath cathedral
Visitor Information
Cathedral free to enter; archaeological site has entry fee; tower climb available; open daily.
Related Figures
John CalvinWilliam FarelJohn KnoxTheodore Beza