There are plenty of things to do in Geneva; the problem may be choosing where to go and when to go. Geneva is one city whereby once you are there, you do not want to leave since it has so many beautiful attractions and landmarks which makes your stay worthwhile. Each day you will not miss a place to go, if you have your budget well set. If you want to experience the marvels of nature and landmark sites, there is no better place to offer other than Geneva. Listed below are some of the attractions in Geneva, and although the list does not exhaust all the attractions, it can help you pinpoint the key destinations.
St Peter’s Cathedral
This is Geneva’s key attraction, which was built between 1160 and 1289, but what is surprising is that the church is small. This church is more appropriate for a building in which someone by the name John Calvin used to preach between the years 1539-1564. The cathedral has Europe’s largest archaeological sites, some 14th century mosaics, and the top of the tower provides for a fine view of the lake and town.
English Garden and Flower Clock
The national monument, which consists of a statue of two young women, is found at the English Garden. The two women in the statue represent the Republic of Geneva and Helvetia that symbolizes the attachment of Geneva to the Swiss Confederation on 12 September 1814. Within the English Garden, there is the Flower Clock and a bronze fountain that was erected in 1955 to salute Geneva’s watch-making industry.
Water Fountain
This is the Eiffel Tower of Geneva, which is a 140m (459 feet) fountain that forms part of the Geneva harbor. This is where the city’s water supply comes from and is the tallest fountain in Europe. During the night, the water is illuminated but during the day, it takes care of its special effects.
Palace of Nations
This is the largest United Nation center after New York and has a double horseshoe design and it is set in a park that has century-old trees. Palace of Nations was built mainly to host the League of Nations, which is a predecessor to the United Nations. You can visit this place since entrance is allowed to certain conference rooms. It was built between the years 1929 and 1937 and it continues too receive people from all over the world.