Geneva is not just all about modernization and globalization, even though the famous Jet d’Eau and cruise on board an old paddle steamer in Lake Geneva and the international organizations, notable buildings, parks and art installations have become the city’s popular landmarks. Geneva also features a historical and ancient side.

On our second day, we visited the Old Town, which consists of narrow cobblestone streets lined with boutiques, cafes and restaurants, medieval squares and fountains, small passages and a century-old cathedral.

The Old Town is relatively higher than the lake, in my perspective. I instantly noticed the change in altitude as we approached St. Pierre’s Cathedral. The Cathedral belongs to the Reformed Protestant Church of Geneva. It is also known as the home church of the Protestant Reformation leader, John Calvin (1509-1564).

Ascending the streets towards St.Pierre, we came across a nice spot called the Terasse Agrippa-d’ Aubigne, where one could see Geneva and the Jet d’Eau from a distance.

Another point of attraction in the Old Town is the Old Arsenal, which, according to sources, is “a series of canons decorated by mosaics portraying Caesar’s arrival in the city in 58 B.C.”

There’s more to see in the Old Town. Sadly, I’m running out of time now.. So to be continued..