Geneva Tourist Information and Visitor Guide
The iconic Jet d'Eau shoots up from the lake where the River Rhone empties out into Lake Geneva. This extraordinary city is home to the United Nations, The Red Cross and the Red Crescent and is known to some as the City of Peace. With plenty of fascinating museums, including a great Olympic Museum, Geneva will give anyone a city break to remember.
Geneva Highlights
- Palais des Nations - tours are available around the magnificent United Nations building as it pursues its mission to encourage world wide peace
- Jet d'Eau - a jet of water shoots skyward some 140 metres into the air creating rainbows as the water droplets tumble back into the lake
- St Peter's Cathedral - this magnificent cathedral soars above the old town and the views from the top of the North Tower are breathtaking
- Barbier-Mueller Museum - historic objects from around the world are on display in this fascinating museum
- Cern - an exhibition associated with the Cern Partical Accelerator is fascinating and illuminating
- Geneva Old Town - stroll the byways and alleys of the old town to find antiques, old book, chic cafes and plenty of restaurants
Plan your visit to Geneva
- Geneva Hotels - view and choose a place to stay in Geneva
- Geneva Attractions - browse a list of places to visit in Geneva
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Geneva Short Breaks - offers and ideas in Geneva
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