Geneva is a very mesmerizing city. It has a low population of only 180,000 people. People from many nations are living together in the city making it a cosmopolitan in its own right.
The city is divided by the River Rhone into rive gauche and rive droite. But rive gauche holds most of the sights with visitor s interest, including the Jet d'Eau, a 400-foot geyser. Geneva is set on the banks of Lac Leman Lake of Geneva) and the city looks out onto the snow-capped peaks of the Alps and Jura mountains jutting out of the deep forests and mystical countryside.
Jet-set style seeps from the shores of the lake thanks to the romantic walk lined with numerous shops, restaurants, and hotels. Geneva offers over 1,100 restaurants to get your taste buds tingling.
Of course, Geneva is also a terrific cultural destination with over 30 museums, theaters, galleries, and an opera house. This is also the European HQ of the United Nations and home to the Red Cross.
Once night falls on the town, there is nothing more to prevent its multi-cultural life from awakening.
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A town with international flair and European UN HQ (Palais des Nations). |
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A cruise on the lake of Geneva with a beautiful view on the highest mountain in Europe, the Mont Blanc. |
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Cultural and historical centre with 2000 years of documented history. |
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Trade fairs and festivals. |
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Renowned for good food and wine. |
How to Get There
From the Geneva-Airport it is a 6 minutes journey to the Geneva main station, there are at least four trains every hour.
Sightseeing
Museums
For the historically inclined people, the Maison Tavel museum is a must visit. The museum was originally constructed in the 12th century and displays the urban history of Geneva and includes a giant model of the city as it was in 1850. The Palaibn is an art museum which displays over 300 paintings including Renoir and Picasso. The Museum of the International Committee of the Red Cross is one of the best in Europe, providing detailed photographic and other physical evidence of the I.C.R.C.'s service to humanity during countless wars and natural disasters.
Saint-Pierre Cathedral
This is the city's most visited monument which is located at Cour Saint-Pierre, a noteworthy space of unique spiritual and cultural importance. The Cathedral and towers, which both embody the high point of the Reformed tradition and explores the origins of Christianity in its archaeological site, is now complemented by the International Museum of the Reformation, on the ground floor of the Maison Mallet. An underground passage, reopened when the Museum was created, connects the two buildings and a pass is now available for visitors to enjoy all three areas.
Jet d´Eau
The Water-Jet is the city's most noted landmark, situated in Lake Geneva. Its 140-metre-high water column is visible from many parts of the city. Five-hundred litres of water per second are jetted to an altitude of 140 metres by two groups of pumps, operating on 2,400-V electricity with a total power of 1,000 kW. The water leaves the nozzle at a speed of 200 km/h. When it is in operation, at any given moment there are about 7,000 litres of water in the air.
Insider Tip
The Old Town of Geneva is simply beautiful; it is located at the banks of the lake and a great place to have a drink and relax.The Old Town of Geneva is simply beautiful; it is located at the banks of the lake and a great place to have a drink and relax.
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