The new square behind the former embankments became the cultural centre of Geneva. In the centre of the square is a statue of General Henri Dufour, national hero and creator of the first geographical map of Switzerland. national hero and creator of the first geographical map of Switzerland.
The Rath Museum is located in an elegant building built with money from the Rath sisters. The museum's activities are centred on two main themes: art from the earliest times. two main themes: ancient art and modern art.
The Opera House was rebuilt in 1879 after the famous fire, which broke out during a production of Wagner's opera The Valkyries. Here conducted Tchaikovsky conducted the orchestra here, and Sergei Diaghilev organised a festival of music and dance.
In the southern part of the square is the Conservatory building, built in the mid-19th century and later expanded. 19th century and later expanded by adding side wings. In 1906 A.N.Scriabin gave recitals here.
The high gate leads to the Bastion Park. This is the former botanical park of Geneva, where where there are still about 50 species of trees. At the back of the park is the Einar Palace, home to the University of Geneva.
