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Hôtel-de-Ville
Other4.4 · 1 2963.5 · 544≈ 45 minFree entry
The Hôtel-de-Ville is Geneva's historic town hall, located in the heart of the Old Town. Built between the 15th and 17th centuries, it remains the political seat of the canton of Geneva. Its standout feature is a cobblestone spiral ramp inside the 16th-century Baudet tower, constructed so councillors could ride horses directly to upper floors. In 1864, its Alabama Room hosted the signing of the First Geneva Convention.
Highlights
- Unique 16th-century cobbled spiral ramp built for horses
- The Alabama Room where the First Geneva Convention was signed in 1864
- Renaissance courtyard with elegant stone arcades and cannon displays
- Centuries-old seat of Geneva's government in the Old Town
Opening hours
| Mon | 08:00 – 00:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 08:00 – 00:00 |
| Wed | 08:00 – 00:00 |
| Thu | 08:00 – 00:00 |
| Fri | 08:00 – 00:00 |
| Sat | 10:00 – 00:00 |
| Sun | 10:00 – 00:00 |
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