PLACES TO VISIT IN GENEVA
The second-largest city in Switzerland is Geneva. The World Trade Organization, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and the World Health Organization all have their headquarters in this city. One of the key factors in Geneva’s rise as a popular vacation resort in Switzerland is its attractions.
To truly appreciate the actual beauty, culture, and way of life of the people of Geneva, you must visit it and appreciate its beauty.
It is among the top 5 richest cities in the world and is renowned for its wealth. It also has a lot to offer visitors!
St. Peter’s Cathedral
The St. Peter’s Cathedral of Geneva (“Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Genève”) is located in the centre of the ancient town. It was initially constructed for the Catholic rite before converting to a Protestant church in 1535. The cathedral’s distinctive architecture, stained glass, and religious relics are admired by visitors.
Visitors who are brave, can climb the north tower’s 157 steps to get the amazing view of the city and the lake.
Lake Geneva
The mildest climate, the biggest lake, and the lake with the most water in Central Europe all apply to Lake Geneva.
Right next door, at the Mallet House, is where you’ll find the International Museum of the Reformation. The area around Lake Geneva experiences extremely low temperatures; in the winter, it can drop below zero, and in the summer, it has occasionally risen as high as 35 degrees. Most of the time, even in the summer, the temperature is relatively low, and during the winter, there can be up to 41 inches of snowfall. Therefore, when packing for a trip, be sure to include warm, woolen clothing.
The Jardin Anglais and The Flower Clock
The clock was first made in 1955 and is located in a corner of the Jardin Anglais. In May 2017, the Flower Clock underwent renovation. More than 12,000 plants were delicately planted as part of a new floral idea by mosaiculture. In addition to the Jet d’Eau, it is one of Geneva’s most popular locations for selfies.
The time is set on the clock electronically using a satellite.
Another significant aspect is that the second’s hand is the longest in the world at 2.5 meters long.
Bastions Parc
Famous features of Bastions Parc include the proudly represented Reformation Wall, large chessboards at the entryway, a fantastic café, and a sizable children’s playground. One of the University of Geneva’s buildings, together with its public library, is located across from the reformation wall. In honor of the men who contributed to the Reformation and the development of Protestantism, the 100-meter-long Reformation Wall was constructed. You can see the five-meter-tall statues of four famous preachers—Jean Calvin, Guillaume Farel, Théodore de Bèze, and John Knox—in the center of the wall.
Behind the game boards you can also find cafes and a number of snack bars that you can try to fill your stomach. In addition, there is a large, secret playground for kids and their families that offers the chance to spend an afternoon playing behind the restaurant.
Jet d’Eau
Every year, visitors from all over the world travel to this international town to see the Jet d’Eau, one of its most well-known sights. The Jet d’Eau wasn’t always a popular destination, though. In actuality, it was a fix for a technical issue! The original model, which was 30 meters high, served as a safety valve for a city water plant.
