Highlights of Geneva: The Dark History
4.57 (98 ratings)
Dive into Geneva’s darkest times during a quest that will take you from the Old Town neighborhood to the Lake of Geneva shore, while discovering unfamous events of the past. Solve challenges in order to explore picturesque neighborhoods and lesser-known alleys. Your mission will also take you to the Parc des Bastions, the now lively Place du Molard and other places linked to a dark history.
Are you ready to face Geneva’s dark past?
- Best during the day
- Instagrammable
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
Places you will visit
12
It will take you
135-165 mins
You will walk
4600 steps
Total distance
3.5 km
Highlights
Discover how Geneva was almost taken during the terrible fight of the Escalade. See where the Empress “Sisi”, Elisabeth of Austria, was stabbed to death. Learn more about the Reformation and the role John Calvin played in Geneva.
Storyline
You are Princess Emilie of Geneva on the run from her father, King Joseph. The country is reeling from the many decisions your father has made and you can no longer stand for his ill intentions. You have tried to convince him to change his ways but realize you can only do so by forcing his hand.
So you run, determined not to fall to the same fate so many princesses have before you.
Game route
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Starting point Temple de Saint-Gervais
Rue des Terreaux-du-Temple 12, 1201 Genève, SwitzerlandFinish point Empress Sisi Monument
Quai du Mont-Blanc 10, 1201 Genève, Switzerland
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