Sightseeing in Geneva - what to see. Complete travel guide
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Geneva never ceases to amaze travelers by its attractions, many of which are truly unusual. For example, every day hundreds of tourists come to see wonderful flower clock located on …
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Cathedral of Saint-Pierre
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Lovers of nightlife should move their feet to Bourg de Fours Square, as numerous nightclubs, bars and discos are located near it. Here you can find several casinos, but gamblers prefer to …
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The old part of the city has another noteworthy object - Tavel House (Maison Tavel)
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The south-west of the Old Town is the location of New Square (Place Neuve)
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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 …
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Beautiful Parc des Bastions
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Unusual excursions and entertainments will help to make your stay in Geneva even more interesting and exciting. If you crave romantics and want to be closer to nature, make a walk to Lake …
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The port waters of Lake Geneva are the location of the main attraction of Geneva - Jet d'Eau fountain, which literally means "water jet" (Jet d'Eau) . Originally, the fountain was a safety hydropower valve. Today, it has become a symbol of Geneva. Previously, the water in the fountain did not rise so high, however, after the installation of a special pump in 1951, every second 500l of water rise to a height of 140m at a speed of 200 km/h. In the evening, the fountain is lit beautifully, attracting many tourists and locals.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Geneva and surroundings
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Survived castles around Geneva
♥ Castle 'Château de la Bâtie' Ain, 6.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Crest Castle' , 9.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Dardagny Castle' , 11.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Langin' Haute-Savoie, 16.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Dingy' Haute-Savoie, 16.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de la Bâtie' Ain, 6.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Crest Castle' , 9.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Dardagny Castle' , 11.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Langin' Haute-Savoie, 16.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Dingy' Haute-Savoie, 16.8 km from the center. On the map
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National and city parks around Geneva
♥ Regional Nature Park 'Haut-Jura' , 23 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Massif des Bauges' , 57.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Chartreuse' , 99.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale del Gran Paradiso' , 118.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Haut-Jura' , 23 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Massif des Bauges' , 57.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Chartreuse' , 99.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale del Gran Paradiso' , 118.9 km from the center. On the map
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Art galleries in Geneva and around
♥ Art museum 'Musée Rath' Geneva, 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Barbier-Mueller Museum' Geneva, 0.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'MAMCO' Geneva, 0.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Musée d Art et d Histoire' Geneva, 0.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Fondation Baur' Geneva, 1.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Musée Rath' Geneva, 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Barbier-Mueller Museum' Geneva, 0.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'MAMCO' Geneva, 0.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Musée d Art et d Histoire' Geneva, 0.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Fondation Baur' Geneva, 1.2 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Geneva from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Aiguille du Midi
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Distance from Geneva center - 68 km.
You can not only walk through the tunnels between levels, but also use a special lift that is much more convenient and faster. There is a special plate with the exact height of the platform and its number at each level. It's also worth to have a long and incredibly interesting tour to Aiguille du Midi that many tourists tend to visit in the summer. The fact is that it’s always very cold and very windy at the top, so it would be more comfortable to climb it in the summer, when it's not so chilly. …
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Chateau de Chillon
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Distance from Geneva center - 64.8 km.
The large castle is located on the rock, which rises above the lake of Geneva. Originally the castle was of great strategic importance and served as a control point on the way to the St. Bernard Pass. The latter, on its part, was the important part of the only road connecting South and North Europe. Over the centuries the deep lake protected the castle from the sudden attack. Today, thousands of people come to graze in the wonderful landscapes and watch the wonderful castle. …
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Expo 2020 in Dubai Was Visited by More Than 7 Million Visitors
If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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