Sunday 24 August, 11:00

The St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre: Faith, Politics, and Violence

The International Museum of the Reformation presents a special tour focused on the St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre. Delve into the underlying causes of this historical tragedy, such as religious tensions, political manipulations, and collective fears. The tour highlights its impact on Catholic-Protestant relations and its symbolic significance in the history of the Reformation.

In French.

Cour de Saint-Pierre 10,
1204 Geneva
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Photo Credit: François Dubois, Le massacre de la Saint-Barthélémy, fac-similé

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