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Reformation Wall (Mur de la Reformation), Geneva

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Reformation Wall (Mur de la Reformation) depicts the story of the Protestant Reformation with statues of significant individuals, events, and documents. Built in 1909, the 18 m (60 ft) wall resulted from a contest designed to spruce up the grounds of the University of Geneva. Because the city was the center of Calvinism during the Reformation, the wall honors four important Calvinists most prominently. Statues of Theodore Beza, John Calvin, William Farel, and John Knox stand 5 m (16 ft) tall in the center of the wall. Surrounding these figures are Calvinists from other countries, such as Oliver Cromwell from England, and William the Silent from the Netherlands. Below the statues, read descriptions of how each of these figures supported Calvinism and the Reformation. Make Reformation Wall (Mur de la Reformation) part of your personalized Geneva itinerary using our Geneva trip itinerary maker app.
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  • By ymt888
    The Reformation Wall in Geneva overlooks the Bastion Park and featuring major figures of the Reformation, flanked by smaller statues of Protestant figures. This giant wall of 30 feet high is very...  more »
  • By Kaepagavalli
    This is a wall on which four important persons statues who were important in the reformation of the city from roman catholic to protestants were embossed .  more »
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  • By Kenneth van Ewijk
    A nice and spacious place near the university. A bit of history about the wall would have been nice to have nearby. Lot's of benches in the park as well and some drinkwater fountains where you can refill your bottles.
  • By Bill Lang
    Opposite the 450 year old University of Geneva..both worthy of a visit
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