St. Pierre Cathedral

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The St. Pierre Cathedral in Geneva.

This Cathedral in Geneva, Switzerland, belonging to the Reformed Church of Switzerland, was begun in the 12th century, and includes an eclectic mix of styles. It is best known as the adopted home church of John Calvin, one of the leaders of the Protestant Reformation. Inside the church is a wooden chair used by Calvin.

The area beneath the Cathedral has recently been excavated extensively, revealing a rich history of the site dating back to the time of the Roman Empire. [Stained Glass:[link]] [Cathedral Organ:[link]]

External links

• [A picture of the whole Cathedral from the air]
• [The Dalai Lama visited the Cathedral in 1999]

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