Visit Geneva to find one of the world’smost significant meeting points, built around the picturesque Rhone River andthe calm waters of Lake Geneva. Not only home to the United Nations headquarters, the Red Cross and several otherinternational bodies, this city is also famed for its history and parks.
Explore Geneva’s Old Town and find thebirthplace of philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Take your camera up the stairsof Cathédrale St. Pierre and capture views of the city. Browse exhibits at the MuséeInternational de la Reforme to learn about the reformation in France and Switzerland.
Delve further into history at MaisonTavel. This ancient mansion has been renovated several times over thecenturies. Today it preserves the memory of old Geneva as a modern museum.Explore the history of the Red Cross and its work at the International RedCross and Red Crescent Museum.
Geneva provides plenty to do for theavid art fan. Visit the Musée d’Art etd’Histoire and witness the works of ancient masters, some of which dateback to the Renaissance and ancient world. The Musée d’Art Moderne etContemporain provides a taste of more modern styles. Examine artefacts andwoodcuts from the Far East at the Musée des Arts d’Extrême Orient. Fans ofpottery and ceramics can admire pieces at the Musée Ariana.
After a taste of the urban,enjoy some of Geneva’s peaceful and historic parks. Read a book in the shade orpay your respects to the reformation monument at Bastions Park. Walk the EnglishGarden and check the time on the iconic Horlage Fleurie, a clock made fromflower arrangements.
As evening approaches, walk thewaterfront of Lake Geneva. Take in panoramic views of the French Alps as youenjoy a meal along the promenade. Be sure to photograph the Jet d’Eau, whose 140-metre (450-foot)fountain is lit up at night. After dinner, visit Victoria Hall or the GrandThéâtre de Genève for a show.
