Secret Geneva (Secret Guides) (Paperback)

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Head off to discover hidden tunnels and a bomb shelter beneath the Old City, follow a secret passage open once a year, admire the cathedral's Orpheus capital, pray at Calvin's fake grave, look for the plaque that compares the pope with the Antichrist, visit the secret gardens of the Carouge district, discover why the national monument represents two Savoyard women, learn where Frankenstein was created, sleep in Professor Calculus' room, and more.

Far from the crowds and clich's, Geneva holds well-hidden treasures that are only revealed to residents and travellers who know how to wander off the beaten track.

An indispensable guide for those who think they know Geneva well or who want to discover the hidden side of the city.

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