While it is small and generally neutral in world politics, the country of Switzerland is well known across the world and its beautiful geography and gorgeous landscapes are part of the reason for this. In addition, there is amazing architecture throughout the country and this is extremely visible in the prominent city of Geneva as well as numerous others. The country and city specific culture is also intriguing and dynamic and part of the tremendous draw for many of the guests in one of the Geneva hotels .
Many of the prominent buildings in the city of Geneva date back decades and even centuries as this is one of Europe’s historical cities that existed in ancient times. In addition there are numerous monumental structures that are dedicated to various people and periods of history. The Reformation Wall , or the International Monument to the Reformation is one of the most outstanding of these and also one of the most popular with tourists from all over the world. Along the one hundred meter wall numerous figures and personalities from the Reformation are depicted and remembered.
The Wall is located in the grounds of the University of Geneva . It was originally developed and built to commemorate the four hundredth anniversary of the birth of John Calvin, who was the founder of the university. It also coincided with and was intended to celebrate the university’s three hundred and fiftieth anniversary. During the Reformation a large percentage of Geneva’s citizen’s were Calvinists and much of the city’s subsequent culture is based on these early Protestant leaders. Many of the key Calvinist personalities are depicted on the Wall. In addition to the main statues, the Reformation motto, as well as the city of Geneva’s, After Darkness, Light is also engraved. This referential monument is visited by numerous visitors to this great Swiss city.
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