Reformation wall

Honouring the greats of the Protestant Reformation – The International Monument to the Reformation, usually known as the Reformation Wall is located in the campus of University of Geneva, founded by John Calvin. The wall located in the old town of Geneva represents fortification and reformations. The 325 ft long and 30 ft high wall was built in 1909 to honour Geneva's Reformation leaders, and to celebrate 350th anniversary of the establishment of the University of Geneva. During the 16th century, Geneva underwent series of reformations closely linked to that of Protestantism. The wall pays homage to the Calvinist Reformation. The four main fifteen foot tall statues represent Geneva's Reformation leaders: William Farel, John Calvin, Théodor de Bèze, and John Knox. The smaller statues are of Roger Williams of the US, Oliver Cromwell of Great Britain, and William of Orange of the Netherlands and other leaders. The motto of both the Reformation and Geneva – Post Tenebras Lux (Latin for “after darkness, light”) is engraved on top of the wall. Walk around the wall and honour the legends of reformists who were instrumental in various movements that changed the society in Geneva.