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A district of Geneva that once belonged to the Kingdom of Sardinia and hence retains a distinct Italian flavour.
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Four floors of stunningly beautiful watches and clocks from the last centuries, both Patek Philippe and other brands. There is also a section presenting watchmaking in practice. Bags (even shopping bags) must be kept in free lockers so don't arrive with suitcases!
Late modern, post-modern, and contemporary works by internationally known artists, as well as a special collection of Swiss conceptual work.
This lovely tree lined park, which is home to the liberal arts campus of the University of Geneva features giant chessboards and even larger statues of Geneva's Calvinist founding fathers, and it's directly between the old town and Plain de Plainpalais, so it makes a good transitional area for exploring.
The largest collections of Far Eastern art open to the public in Switzerland. Temporary exhibitions are regularly organized several times a year.
Extensive art and archaeological-historical collections. Painting gallery extends back to the early Renaissance, but is most extensive in Swiss-French and Impressionist works.
See the impressive Grand Theatre (1879, renovated after a fire in 1951), the Conservatoire de musique, and the Musée Rath. Also visit the Parc des Bastions, which includes a large wall ("Mur des Réformateurs") showing some of the famous people of the Reformation movement.