Geneva - Place Neuve
Below Geneva's old town, to the southwest, is the Place Neuve (equestrian statue of General Dufour).
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Related Attractions
Opera House
On the north side of Geneva's Place Neuve stands the Grand Théâtre (Opera House, 1874-79).
A fire in 1951 destroyed much of Geneva's Grand Théâtre but it was rebuilt keeping much of the original 1879 exterior. The opera house holds only 1,488 and it attracts fine casts.
A fire in 1951 destroyed much of Geneva's Grand Théâtre but it was rebuilt keeping much of the original 1879 exterior. The opera house holds only 1,488 and it attracts fine casts.
Grand Théâtre de Genève
Bureau de location (box office)
Place Neuve
CH-1204 Genève
Switzerland
Bureau de location (box office)
Place Neuve
CH-1204 Genève
Switzerland
It can be difficult to get tickets. Tickets can't be ordered by mail but are sold at the box office beginning seven days before a performance. The box office is located inside the opera house and it is open 10am-7pm weekdays and 10am-5pm Saturdays. The first day tickets are available for an opera the box office opens at 8am On performance days the box office opens one hour before the performance. The season runs from September through June and a schedule is available by writing the box office.
Rath Museum
The first Swiss museum to be devoted to the fine arts, the Rath Museum currently exhibits international as well as Swiss art.
Musée Rath
Geneva - Rath Museum
CH-1204 Genève
Switzerland
Geneva - Rath Museum
CH-1204 Genève
Switzerland
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
