6. Maison Tavel

Located in Old Town and known as Geneva's oldest dwelling, the Maison Tavel is an architectural tribute to everyday medieval life. The house was destroyed by fire in 1334 and rebuilt by a noble family, the Tavels, as a fortified palace. The Maison Tavel showcases cellars where traders bartered their wares, as well as kitchen and apartment areas where the average Geneva denizen lived and worked. The Maison Tavel is also a prime example of the time period's civilian architecture.   (© 10Best)

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