Top 20 Best Things to Do in Geneva

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Lake Geneva, which shares the same name as the city, is very vast, with a sapphire-like color and sparkling in the sun. From Geneva Airport, you can take a train to Nyon, a small town on the shore of Lake Geneva. The hotel rooms there are large, and the lake view rooms also have terraces to enjoy the lake view. The breakfast is very rich and cost-effective. From the dock in Nyon, you can take a boat to the French flower town opposite and experience the fun of crossing two countries in half an hour. The price of the flower town is lower than that of Switzerland, and it is very pleasant to enjoy authentic French food there.

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The 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.

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[Scenery] Surrounded by vast lakes and mountains, the scenery and views are unique whether it's sunny or rainy. [Fun] The weather was overcast and rainy that day, so bringing a brightly colored umbrella and jacket for photos was a real treat!

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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.

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Twelve centuries of ceramic art, the art of fire at the Swiss Museum of Ceramics and Glass. At first glance, the Ariane Museum is a magnificent architectural wonder. The vaulted ceilings are filled with stars, and the hall’s bold colonnades surprise visitors with the luxurious palace built in the late 19th century. The Ariane Museum, which houses 27,000 pieces from Switzerland, Europe, the Middle East and the Far East, witnesss 12 centuries of ceramic art from the Middle Ages to the modern era and is one of Europe’s greatest museums of art on fire.

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The English Garden is located by the lake, facing the big fountain, with famous flower clocks, huge fountains and century-old trees, making it one of the most spectacular green spaces in the UK.

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The Geneva Flower Bell is carefully maintained by mosaic planting experts from the Geneva City Greenlands Department and is composed of more than 3,000 plants. It is also equipped with a watering system to ensure that the flowers remain bright. The current pointer is elegantly designed, similar to the original pointer, made by Patek Philippe and generously donated to the city of Geneva. The second hand is2.5 meters long, and is undoubtedly the world's largest second hand. The clock is equipped with an electronic satellite time setting function. The clock will adjust the pattern according to the season or major event, which coincides with the Women's World Cup in Geneva, and the current flower clock shape is lifelike.

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The giant "broken chair" is a wooden artwork that symbolizes the movement against landmines. The broken chair has only three legs. It is one of the most symbolic art works of the 21st century. The broken chair is the work of the sculptor. It was made for the NGO International Disability Assistance in 1997. Made from 5.5 tons of wood, 12 meters high, this impressive artwork has dominated UN Plaza since 1997. Its message is simple: remember the victims of landmines and urge your government to push for a ban. Before continuing to the international area, consider staying here.

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The 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.

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The 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.