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Updated Apr 2024
- 8.44.7/5495 ReviewFree
based on 7715 reviews"A great place to swim and have a drink with local restaurants. The lake is very pretty and the locals are friendly ! If you walk around a bit or get a bicycle there are some quaint little houses and farm shops."Geneva1.8km from downtownHighlights: Lake Geneva, also known as Lake Geneva, spans Switzerland and France. It is an important lake in Western Europe and a famous scenic spot and health resort. During the day you can take a cruise on Lake Geneva, revel in the neon lights on the shore at night, and there are often luxury cruise ships hosting concerts or dances on the lake. Overview of Lake Geneva The entire Lake Geneva is slightly crescent-shaped. The north bank and the east and west ends belong to Vaud, Valais and Geneva in Switzerland, and the south bank belongs to the Haute Savoie department of France. The lake is about 75 kilometers long from east to west, about 14 kilometers wide from north to south, and 330 meters deep. Pleasant lake view The climate on both sides of Lake Geneva is mild and pleasant in all seasons. The lake, the snow-capped mountains and the blue sky are connected together, thousands of teal soar on the lake, and swans swim in the water. Yachts and colorful sails are cruising in the lake, and flocks of white pigeons are roaming around the lake, which is peaceful and quiet. Enjoying the Big Fountain Show In Lake Geneva, the most striking thing is the huge artificial fountain, which is like a water column spouted by a whale. It can be seen all over Geneva. At night, the big fountain will be more magnificent under the illumination of lights. By cruise ship Generally, tourists who visit Lake Geneva will choose to take a cruise. The place of boarding is usually at the Mont Blanc pier in Geneva. You can choose to participate in a cruise that lasts about 1 hour. This trip will take you around the big fountain and visit Geneva. Views around the lake. In addition, there are also cruise packages including lunch and dinner. No matter it is day or night, you will not be disappointed. The specific routes and fares can be found at: http://www.cgn.ch/Slow time by the lake, of course, the weather is good You can also choose to take a stroll by the lake, enjoy the postcard-like scenery, and leave good memories for yourself. If you are tired of walking, you can also sit in the outdoor cafe by the lake, order a cup of mellow coffee, and spend a leisurely afternoon slowly, waiting for the beautiful sunset.Show Less - 7.34.6/5208 Review
based on 1562 reviews"The Palais des Nations, with its dignified architectural community and unique historical status, has become a must-check-in landscape in Geneva, Switzerland. The League of Nations was established in Geneva in 1920 after the First World War. It hosted the construction of the Palais des Nations in 1931-1938, as the headquarters of the League of Nations, also known as the League of Nations Building. After World War II, the Palais was owned by the United Nations in 1946, and then the location of the United Nations Office at Geneva, also known as the United Nations European headquarters. Visiting the Palais des Nations, two striking highlights are significant. The flag is fluttering. On the south side of the Palais des Nations, four rows of flag poles are divided in two and two, brushing from the gate to the building; the flags of more than 190 United Nations member states are suspended high, fluttering in the wind... The world is in harmony, festive and peaceful. Broken chairs are broken. The Palais des Nations, the sculpture "broken leg bench" stands, but wakes up to the world never forget the disaster brought by the mines in the war to innocent people. The back of the 12-meter-high chair is directly inserted into the sky; the legs of the three missing chairs are strung up...war trauma, humiliation and sorrow. The flag and the broken chair seemed to meditate: War and peace, the two drivers of human history, when will the development of pluralistic peace and globalization be ushered in?"Geneva3.1km from downtownHighlights: The Palais des Nations is the headquarters of the predecessor of the United Nations, the "League of Nations", and is now the European headquarters of the United Nations. The Palais des Nations consists of 4 magnificent buildings, surrounded by green trees, with a beautiful environment. The Palais des Nations, home to numerous UN agencies, is where important meetings are held.Show Less - 7.14.6/5234 ReviewFreebased on 5866 reviews"The tall column of water that rises up into the sky directly from the lake is spectacular. The artificial fountain was originally built in 1891 and was only 90 meters high. It is powered by two sets of underwater pumps, weighing 16 tons, driven by a 500 kW 2,400 volt engine that reaches 1,500 rpm."Geneva1.4km from downtownHighlights: The Great Fountain is located on Lake Geneva near the English Garden and is one of Geneva's representative landscapes. The big fountain is like a water column spewed by a whale. It is more than 100 meters high and has a large amount of water. Its spectacular scene can be seen from a long distance from the city center. At night, there is also a chance to see the big fountain under the lighting, which is even more spectacular. It is said that the Great Fountain was originally just a drain for a Geneva workshop. With the rise of tourism, the Geneva city government decided to move the fountain to its current location and refit the fountain with a new electric pump. The symbol of Geneva.Show Less
- 6.54.6/5100 ReviewFree"Peter's Basilica, also known as St. Peter's Basilica, is a Catholic religious temple built between 1506 and 1626, one of the important symbols of the Catholic Church. The church covers an area of 23,000 square meters, with a diameter of 42 meters in the center and a height of about 138 meters. The church is considered the most sacred site of the Catholic Church. It contains murals and sculptures by many artists of the European Renaissance such as Michelangelo and Raphael. According to the Catholic Church, St. Peter's Basilica is the place where the apostle's chief Saint Peter was buried, and most of the popes were buried there."Geneva.Geneva Old Town567m from downtownHighlights: Located in the old town of Geneva, St. Peter's Basilica is majestic and conspicuous. Built between 1160 and 1232, it was the pillar of faith for the citizens of Geneva. Unique mix-and-match style The cathedral has been rebuilt several times and incorporates a variety of architectural styles: the spectacular façade is built with white columns in the Greek Koslin style, rather like a Greek temple, and the main building of the church is Romanesque. With gothic spires and arches, it is very unique. Visit the interior of the church. The decoration of the interior of the church was extensively destroyed during the Protestant Reformation. Most of the paintings and sculptures were not spared, but the frescoes on the pulpit, the top of the pillars and the dome were still preserved. There is a large pipe organ above the entrance to the church, which now has additional speakers for better acoustics. There are benches and pulpit in the church hall, exquisite statues of saints and angels are carved above the vaulted colonnade, and the candles on the chandeliers emit warm yellow light, adding a hazy sense of holiness. John Calvin has presided over the promotion of the European Reformation Movement in St. Peter's Basilica since 1536. For 30 years, next to the pulpit on the left side of the church, you can see the wooden chair that Calvin used to sit on. The words "Le Siege de Calvin" (Calvin's headquarters) were engraved on it. In the southwest corner of St. Peter's Basilica is the Maccabee Chapel, a Gothic hall built in the 14th century as a warehouse and later as a lecture hall for propaganda of the Reformation. There are two towers overlooking St. Peter's Basilica in Geneva. You can enjoy a 360° view of Geneva by climbing the spiral staircase to the top of the tower. You can have a panoramic view of the old city of Geneva and Lake Geneva. The two towers communicate with each other and are connected by corridors.Show Less
- 6.44.5/584 ReviewFreebased on 1052 reviews"Located in front of the UN building an interesting sculpture with a meaningful message."Geneva2.7km from downtownHighlights: The Wooden Chair with Broken Leg, located in the square in front of the Palais des Nations, is a sculpture by Geneva-based artist Daniel Bursett, created in 1997 for the International Disabled Persons' Federation to call attention to the harm caused by landmines to civilians in war. Although this 12-meter-high, 5-ton sculpture is just a "spot" for a visit, it has a special meaning. There are no written descriptions around the sculpture, but the mutilated chair legs undoubtedly symbolize the human limbs lost by the explosion of landmines, leaving people thinking about war and peace.Show Less
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FAQ
What are some Best Things to Do in Geneva?
Some Best Things to Do in Geneva include:Lake Geneva|Palace of Nations|The Geneva Water Fountain|St Pierre Cathedral|Broken Chair
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Geneva?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Geneva include:Lake Geneva:4.7|Palace of Nations:4.6|The Geneva Water Fountain:4.6|St Pierre Cathedral:4.6|Broken Chair:4.5
At what locations in Geneva can Best Things to Do in Geneva be found?
The Best Things to Do in Geneva are mainly located in:Lake Geneva:Geneva|Palace of Nations:Geneva|The Geneva Water Fountain:Geneva|St Pierre Cathedral:Geneva|Broken Chair:Geneva
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