Molard Square (Toà tháp Molard)

This military-origin tower was built in the 14th century, originally part of the city walls, rising in the old corner of the Place du Molard, near the Pont du Mont-Blanc. Built in 1591, this tower has maintained its military character thanks to its brick pillars and armor insignia, which is a prime example of the spectacular constructions of the time.

The word "Molard" comes from the French word, which means breakwater (for pier or jetty), until the early 19th century, Lake Geneva used to extend here and also had a trading port at the site. this.

The highlight of the Place du Molard is the shining boulders in the paving stones every night, it shines even in the late afternoon when the sun is going down. There were hundreds of stones spread across the entire square like a starry sky above the ground. The tower has been rebuilt several times, the last time in 1906-1907. In the years 1903-1905 and 1907-1908, Lenin lived in Geneva when his conception of the Revolutionary Party matured. Since Geneva is a city of refugees, Lenin was also one of them when he fled to Geneva after 3 years of captivity in Siberia. In 1920, a relief with Lenin's head inscribed "GENEVA CITE DE REFUGE" was placed on the Molard tower.

Once inside the tower, there is a small bar, which serves light food to sip with a glass of wine or aperitif. At the base of the tower there is an inscription honoring the spirit of the place, which reads "Geneva, the city of refuge", visitors will discover a beautiful octagonal fountain with a marble memorial was erected in 1771.

Address: Place du Molard 2, 1204 Geneva