Wall of Reformers Geneva, Switzerland

Four larger-than-life central figures on the Mur de la Reformation (1909-17). From left to right, they are: Guillaume Farel, the first to preach the Reformation in Geneva; John Calvin, leader of the Reformation movement and spiritual father of Geneva; Theodore Beza, Calvin's successor; and John Knox, a Scottish preacher, friend of Calvin, and founder of Scottish Presbyterianism. Holly Hayes all photos →

This huge monument was constructed in 1917 to commemorate Geneva's significant role in the Reformation. It features an array of stone statues, bas-reliefs and inscriptions.

Location map of Wall of Reformers, Geneva, Switzerland. Click to enlarge.

Aerial view of Wall of Reformers, Geneva, Switzerland. Click to enlarge.

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Address: Geneva, Switzerland
Coordinates: map · aerial

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Page Title: Wall of Reformers
Added By: Holly Hayes
Date Published: October 8, 2013
Last Updated: April 15, 2024