Geneva Attractions
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Water Fountains (Jet d'Eau)
If you’ve seen a panoramic view of Geneva you’ve most likely seen the huge lake Water Fountains, or Jet d’Eau, with its commanding position at the point where the River Rhône empties into ... Read more
Lake Geneva (Lac Leman)
Lake Geneva (Lac Léman to the locals) is land-locked Switzerland’s largest body of water, though most of its southern shore is in French territory. The lake is ringed by Alps and almost any ... Read more
Rousseau Island (Ile Rousseau)
Where the River Rhône meets Lake Geneva, where the city’s north and south shores face each other, you’ll find Ile Rousseau, the green, serene heart of Geneva. Four centuries ago this was a ... Read more
English Garden (Jardin Anglais)
Some 20 per cent of Geneva is covered in parks, of which the most popular is the Jardin Anglais, boasting a superb position on Lake Geneva. Since 1854 it has been a meeting point for locals and ... Read more
Geneva Old Town
Geneva’s Old Town (Vieille Ville) contains some of the city’s foremost attractions, including the Barbier-Mueller Museum, the Cathédrale St-Pierre and the Maison Tavel. It is also the site of ... Read more
Palace of United Nations (Palais des Nations Unis)
The Palais des Nations Unis - or Palace of United Nations - is a monumental structure worthy of the European home of the United Nations, the international organization’s most important seat ... Read more
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum
The Red Cross is one of the numerous international bodies associated with Geneva. This museum pursues its progress from the mid-19th century, when local businessman Henry Dunant first conceived of a ... Read more
Barbier-Mueller Museum (Musée Barbier-Mueller)
One of the key attractions of Geneva’s Old Town, the Barbier-Mueller Museum holds the world’s largest collection of non-Western art and artifacts. The core of the permanent collection comprises ... Read more
Cathédrale de St-Pierre
From Roman mosaics in the foundations to the neoclassical columns of its facade, the Cath édrale Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE ... Read more
Maison Tavel
The oldest example of domestic architecture in Geneva, the Maison Tavel traces its origins to the beginning of the 14th century, with its layers revealing the wealth and prestige of its various ... Read more
Patek Philippe Museum (Musee Patek Philippe)
Patek Philippe is one of the most prestigious names in timekeeping, their watches having graced many a royal wrist since the company’s inception in 1839. Their museum accordingly devotes much ... Read more
Watch Museum (Musee de l'Horlogerie)
You don’t get far in Geneva without encountering a watch shop, and if you’re keen to further explore the Swiss passion for timekeeping, head for the Watch Museum, or Musée de l’Horlogerie. ... Read more
