What stories do these walls hold, you ask? This, my friends, is the Museum of Far Eastern Art. It’s not just a building. It’s a treasure chest overflowing with the soul of the Orient. Alfred Baur, a Swiss collector with a keen eye and a thirst for beauty, poured his heart and soul into amassing this remarkable collection. Over 45 years, he journeyed through China and Japan, gathering not just objects, but stories. Imagine imperial ceramics, gleaming under the Chinese sun, whispering tales of dynasties long gone. Picture jade ornaments, cool to the touch, their intricate carvings whispering legends of ancient craftsmen. And those Japanese prints, bursting with color, capture the delicate beauty of a fleeting moment. The Museum of Far Eastern Art doesn’t just display these treasures; it invites you to step into their world. To feel the weight of history, to marvel at the skill of forgotten artisans and to lose yourself in the beauty of the Far East.
Monument des Communes réunies Statue
Carouge in 1816. Imagine the whispers, the hushed excitement as 24 communes decided to join the canton of Geneva. This