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Eglise Russe

Rue Toepffer, Geneva 1206, Switzerland
41-22-346-47-09
Ranked #4 of 39 attractions in Geneva
4.5 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
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Geneva, Switzerland
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Conveniently located five minutes walk only from the busy and noisy Old town, it offers a moment of total rest, and its garden full of folwers and birds was just as welcoming! More

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Killeen, Texas, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
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This church definitely stands out within its environment. You can not take pictures inside and it is quite small, but I think you go and take a look you will appreciate what it has to offer both inside and out. More

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Surrey, UK
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

If you haven't seen an Orthodox church before, well worth the trip. Closed Mondays and no photography. More prayerful than the Cathedral. More

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Athens, Greece
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012
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Architectonically unique and different (typical for the Russian Orthodox style but "exotic" for Geneva), its golden cupolas invite you in! Dark, mysterious and plethoric inside. Definetely worth a visit. More

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Switzerland
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

A historical Orthodox faith place of worship. try to go on weekend and attend a Russian language religious service. Beautiful singing choir. More

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Geneva
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62 reviews 62 reviews
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59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012
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This is the positive aspect about Geneva - you can have a russian church in the city center and there is no big deal. This is a wonderful church with a beautiful architecture - a must see More

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norwich uk
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

seeing the sun shine on the gold domes is a treat. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012
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This little church looks amazing on the outside but the real treasure can be found inside. As soon as we entered the church we were greeted by the mysterious sounds of a woman chanting. At first I thought it was a recording but soon realised it was actually real. It was like stepping back in time. At one point the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012
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Well, first let me share with you that this was my first experience of a Russian Orthodox Church and therefore I had nothing to compare it with. However, this was also a great advantage, as I went to visit with a blank slate and had no expectations or prejudices. When visiting places of worship, I always visit with a sense... More

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Geneva, Switzerland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012

NIce and cozy, it has a feel of a small provincial town. More

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