Le Rath

Geneva


Across the traffic-busy square from the green city park, Parc des Bastions, is this historic building – Switzerland's oldest purpose-built museum dating to 1826. Worth a look for its iconic Roman facade, you can only enter the gallery when it is hosting a visiting exhibition: click on the Expositions & Événements link on the homepage for details.


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