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A new museum in Geneva: The International Museum of the reformation highlights the 16th century movement that revolutionised Geneva's social and economic fabric and spread its religious message well beyond the confines of 'Protestant Rome.'.(Art & Culture)

From: Swiss News  |  Date: 9/1/2005  |  Author: Mangold-Vine, Gail

The new museum opened its doors this spring with a two-day, open-air celebration on the square outside St. Peter's Cathedral.

The idea is decades old, but was taken up in earnest by historian Olivier Fatio, who spearheaded development, authored a 160-page book, 'Understanding the Reformation,' and now chairs the museum foundation. Funding is by private donors including--to the tune of over SFr 4 million--the bank of Pictet & Cie.

The museum has been met with great public and ...

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