Place Neuve is the cultural center of Geneva. The Rath museum, Conservatory of Music and the Grand Theatre are all located on this historical square. There is also the entrance of the lush Parc des Bastions, with the monument of Reformation.
Until 1850 this aid-open space was the city's heavily fortified main southern gate. The equestrian statue at the center of the square honors he first general of Switzerland's federal army, Guillaume-Henri Dufour. The spot where public executions took place is marked now with the large bust of Henry Dunant, the founder of the International Red Cross.
Now you head to Rue de la Corraterie, which you recognize by all the flags on the 19th century aristocratic houses. At the end of Rue de la Corraterie, you go right and then right again into the Grand Rue, which leads you back into the Old Town.
Until 1850 this aid-open space was the city's heavily fortified main southern gate. The equestrian statue at the center of the square honors he first general of Switzerland's federal army, Guillaume-Henri Dufour. The spot where public executions took place is marked now with the large bust of Henry Dunant, the founder of the International Red Cross.
Now you head to Rue de la Corraterie, which you recognize by all the flags on the 19th century aristocratic houses. At the end of Rue de la Corraterie, you go right and then right again into the Grand Rue, which leads you back into the Old Town.