Geneva: Attractions and more...
Although it is one of the smallest of the world’s metropolis, Geneva
has much to offer in the way of historic and cultural sites. The old part of
the town stretches south of the Rhône River and is dominated by St Peter's
Cathedral. This cathedral was built on a hill originally settled by Celtic tribes.
This is also the location where Calvin used to preach. A stroll down the Grand-Rue
takes you past Rousseau’s birthplace, and leads to the Place de Bourg-de-Four,
once a Roman forum and Geneva’s oldest remaining square. The Rue de la
Fontaine leads to the lakeshore and the Jet d'Eau, a fountain with a 150m plume.
There are various museums that should not be missed: the Palais des Nations,
the European headquarters of the United Nations; the museum of the International
Movement of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies; the Art and History museum,
which covers the whole history of Western culture and the Museum of Modern and
Contemporary Art, with a vast array of Western art from the last half of the
20th century.
Geneva also boasts many parks, including the Jardin Anglais where thousands
of plants are used to decorate the Floral Clock; the Botanical Gardens, located
just below the Palais des Nations, which include a park stocked with deer and
flamingos; and the Ile Rousseau, a relaxing, green islet on the river.
What to see in detail
Landmarks and Historic sites (1)
Museums (4)
See also
Nature and sport (1)
Will find places of interest on the map. Clock on the attractions for details
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