Place du Bourg-de-Four

    Geneva, Switzerland

    Place du Bourg-de-Four

    Situated in the heart of the Old Town, this is Geneva's oldest public square and was once a Roman marketplace. Today, it's a charming and lively hub with cafes, restaurants, fountains, and boutique shops.

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    Place du Bourg-de-Four is in Geneva, Switzerland. Coordinates: 46.20012, 6.14879. Open in Google Maps

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