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Geneva, SwitzerlandGeneva, Switzerland

Geneva Guide - City Map - Top Attractions - Accommodation

Geneva is one of the world's major centers of international diplomacy.

Although the United Nations is now headquartered in New York, the organization still retains a large presence in Geneva at the Palais des Nations and many other UN organizations such as the World Health Organization and UNICEF have their world headquarters in Geneva. Officially a French-speaking city, Geneva has a large international presence and English is widely spoken.

Top AttractionsTop Attractions

Jet d'Eau
The 'Jet d'Eau is one of the city's most famous landmarks, as well as one of the largest fountains in the world. Its 140-metre-high water column is visible from many parts of the city, but is best viewed from a distance.

Palais des Nations
The Palace of Nations in English was built between 1929 and 1938 as the headquarters of the League of Nations and has since served as the home of the United Nations office in Geneva. Worth visiting just to take in the magnificent Assembly Hall, but the Palace also holds a large collection of public art, a library and landscaped grounds.

Saint-Pierre Cathedral
Located at Cour Saint-Pierre, this Cathedral is one of the city's most visited monuments. The Cathedral explores the origins of Christianity in its archaeological site, and is now connected with the Museum of the Reformation via an underground tunnel.

Reformation Wall
The International Monument to the Reformation, known as the Reformation Wall, is a monument in honouring the main individuals and events of the Protestant Reformation. Located in the grounds of the University of Geneva, it was built to commemorate the 400th anniversary of John Calvin's birth.

The Flower Clock
Located at the edge of the Jardin Anglais (English Garden), the Flower Clock is a symbol of the Geneva watch industry and is a masterpiece of technology and floral art.

AccommodationAccommodation

City Hostel Geneva
Rue Ferrier 2
CH-1202 Geneva
Switzerland

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A clean and hassle-free hostel located near the central train station. Dorm roms with 2-4 beds. Laundry, internet, lockers and communal kitchens available.

Prices: Dorm Rooms from 18.50 Euros; Private Rooms from 35.00 Euros.

Directions: From the Railway Station 'Gare Cornavin' : exit station , turn LEFT and walk along the 'rue de Lausanne' (always keeping to the left hand side) for approximately 5 minutes until you come across a MOTOR CYCLE shop. You would then need to turn LEFT ('rue Prieure') and we are on the RIGHT ('rue Ferrier').