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Lake Geneva
NNomad_TravellerI have visited lake Geneva in the Summer and it is one of the nicest spots to hangout and enjoy Switzerland summer vibes. strolling along the flower-lined promenades is a must as it becomes magical during the sunset.
Palace of Nations
NNachtischThe United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) is located in the historic Palais des Nations, the second largest UN centre after the UN Headquarters in New York. The facility is an outstanding testimony to twentieth-century architecture and is situated in the beautiful Parc Ariane in Geneva, Switzerland.
The Palais des Nations is one of the largest diplomatic conference centres in the world. Around 8,000 meetings are organised every year. Most of the meeting rooms date back to the original building of the Palais des Nations in the 1930s.
The Geneva Water Fountain
NNachtischThe Jet d'Eau is a large fountain in Geneva, Switzerland. It is one of the city's most famous landmarks, appearing on the official Geneva tourism website and used on the official logo for the 2008 European Football Championship group stage in Geneva.
Located at the confluence of Lake Geneva and the Rhone River, the Jet d'Eau is visible from the whole city and even from the air, even when flying at an altitude of ten kilometers (33,000 feet) over Geneva. It is spectacular.
On summer or festive nights, it is illuminated in color.
Old Town Barbershop
NNachtischThe Old City of Geneva is Switzerland’s largest historical city, and its main attraction is the Reformation Center St. Peter’s Basilica. The cobbled alleys tell the story of the city through small squares, historic buildings, fascinating museums and mysterious secret passages.
CERN
MM53***33Particle physics holy place. On duty here for two months, I was fortunate to witness the world's largest accelerator LHC. cern science gate worth a visit, science in different languages, introduce the history and technology of cern, suitable for family with children.
Patek Philippe Museum
小小思文The Patek Philippe Museum is also a very precious place. There are many varieties of watches. Many of the Patek Philippe watches are made by hand by master craftsmen. You can appreciate the cultural characteristics of many watches with a century-old history.
Palexpo
NNachtischThe Geneva Convention and Exhibition Center is located in the center of Geneva, Switzerland, and is built by the Geneva Broad and Company semi-private foundation to invest in the building. The center is located near the cointrin Geneva International Airport and is divided into seven halls, of which the exhibition area is 102000 square meters. The world-famous Swiss International Auto Show is held annually at the Geneva Convention Center, which hosts conferences and sports events, including the 2014 Davis Cup: the semi-final between Switzerland and Italy.
St Pierre Cathedral
NNachtischThe building of St. Pierre's Cathedral has undergone more than one transformation in its history. The first phase of its construction dates back to 1160 and lasted nearly a century. During the Reformation, it became a Protestant place of worship from 1535. Climb 157 steps to the top of the tower and you will get an amazing 360° panoramic view of the city and lake. It also boasts Switzerland's largest collection of Gothic and Romanesque pillars. Don't miss the archaeological sites below the cathedral, where you will find treasures dating back to ancient times.
The Flower Clock
NNachtischThe floral concept, consisting of more than 3,000 plants, is carefully maintained by mosaic culture specialists from the Geneva city green space department. A watering system is also attached to the installation, which is essential for the plant's survival and exposure to abundant sunlight. The current pointer design is elegant, close to the original version, manufactured by Patek Philippe and generously provided to the city government. The length of the time-second hand is 2.5 meters, which is undoubtedly the world's largest. The clock is set electronically via satellite. In addition, the flower clock will change four times a year with the change of season.