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Preparing your trip to Geneva: advices & hints - things to do and to obey
1. Local hotels, as well as the majority of restaurants and nightlife facilities are distinguished by rather high rates. Those, who wish to save, are recommended to pick a hotel near the river and visit entertainment venues that are located away from the center. The most affordable restaurants for travellers are located close to the university.
2. The best to move in the city is to use the public transport. If you want to save more, you can buy a special ticket that allows saving up to 50% of the total sum.
3. There are a lot of pedestrian zones in the city, so you should not deny yourself from the pleasure of walking on these beautiful places.
4. The majority of residents and tourists prefer other types of transport like bikes. Motorists are very attentive to cyclists, and you can reach virtually any part of the city using your two-wheeled friend. Not very comfortable cobblestone streets are the only obstacle on the way of a cyclist.
6. The amount of tips in local restaurants usually ranges from 5 to 15% of the total bill. Leave tips only after waiter returns the change to you. During a taxi ride it is also usual to leave a small gratuity to the taxi driver.
7. Night clubs and restaurants in Geneva are quite expensive. The most affordable nightlife entertainments are located in remote areas of the city.
The right choice of a hotel allows making any vacation a romantic and unforgettable one. Couples are recommended to take a look at N’vY Manotel. This hotel is a wonderful combination … 
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What to visit being in Geneva - unique sights
Flower Clock in the English Garden
From the series “Enchanting Flower Clocks Built by Humans”
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Distance from Geneva center - 0.8 km.
Each year, the best florists, designers, gardeners, and watchmakers in Switzerland work on building the clock. Despite the fact that the flower installation on the shore of Lake Geneva has long given its leading position on the scale, it still possesses a kind of record. This clock has the longest second hand in the world. It’s also worth noting that the clock mechanism is electronic. In the coming years, experts expect to replace it with mechanical one and make a special window through which curious visitors will be able to observe the work of clock. …
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Compact Muon Solenoid
From the series “Incredible Labs for Space and Physics Research”
Check on the map: Distance from Geneva center - 12.8 km.
A distinctive feature of this outstanding detector is also the possibility of visual computer simulation of the studied processes. The Compact Muon Solenoid has an impressive size. Its length is 25 meters. It reaches 15 meters in diameter. The weight of the detector is also impressive. It is about 15,000 tons. The main feature of the detector design is a superconducting magnet built into it. It is the largest that has ever existed in the world. …
Read further Distance from Geneva center - 12.8 km.
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Travelling to Geneva - advices and tips. What should be provisioned in advance, the rules you might want to follow, and the things you better avoid doing in Geneva. We help you to make your trip smooth and easy, with no unexpected surprises.
