This beautiful old synagogue was built in 1859 when the Genevan government finally allowed minorities to build religious buildings within the city walls. Beth Yaakov or La Grande Synagogue, as it is popularly called, has been listed as a historical monument and was recently renovated according to its original design. Its style is Byzantine, it has a large dome and its facade is striped pale orange and white. Services are held according to Ashkenazi rituals.
Sprawled along the shores of the eponymous lake, Annecy is set against a backdrop of majestic mountains which loom over its picturesque townscape. The town's idyllic landscape is stippled with landmarks such as the Palais de l'Ile and the Château d'Annecy. Apart from its historic structures which are evocative of its culture and heritage, the Annecy International Animated Film Festival is another major draw of the town.
Built in 1871, Uni bastions is a prominent architectural landmark located on the campus of Université de Genève. The main building features various libraries, class rooms and canteens. Most notably, Uni Bastions is the home of the faculty of Protestant Theology and the Faculty of Arts. The historic edifice pays homage to the university's colorful past, and is located at a scenic spot facing the Reformation Wall, surrounded by a verdant park.
Located in the heart of Chêne-Bougeries, Temple de Chêne-Bougeries is a beautiful structure, serving the protestant Christian community of the city. This temple was built in 1758, following the signing of the Treaty of Turin. Temple de Chêne-Bougeries features an oval-shaped structure, which is quite unique for a religious place. The entrance features a large gold and blue clock, with a bell tower rising above it. Both, the exterior and interior of this temple are quite simplistic, with no elaborate design. Temple de Chêne-Bougeries is regarded as a nationally important heritage structure.
Established in the 15th Century, Geneva's Town Hall, also known as the Hôtel de Ville, has been serving as the city's political seat for over five centuries. The Alabama Room, within this magnificent structure, was where the Geneva Convention was signed in 1864, and also where the animosity between Great Britain and United States of American was resolved, making it internationally famous. A unique feature of this Town Hall is its ramp, that runs from the ground floor to the top stories. In the olden days, this ramp was traversed on horseback. Nestled in the historic center of Geneva, the town hall is surrounded by monumental sites such as the Musée international de la Réforme, Reformation Wall, Promenade des Bastions and St.Peter's Cathedral among others.
Built in 1649, this town hall was just merely in its forming stages, as the village itself had not got its place under proper rule. By 1700, a proper planning for the village had begun and in due time, things started coming to shape. Since 1922, the Duvillard family started doing extensive work to enhance the castle and in the year 1984, they sold it to the Commune. This castle had then taken shape of administrative purposes for the town as well as a rental apartment space. By 1993, a school, restaurant, refreshment bar, multipurpose room, commercial premises and housing was set up.