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Geneva, Switzerland

The town is situated in an unspoiled natural landscape, yet it is still a pleasure to walk around within the city limits, along the shores of the lake with its famous water jet. At nightfall, there is nothing more to prevent its multicultural life from awakening. Geneva is one of the world's major centers of international diplomacy, having served as the site of the initial headquarters of the League of Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross before that. Although the United Nations is now headquartered in New York, the organization still retains its presence in Geneva at the Palais des Nations and many of its sister/child organizations such as the World Health Organization and UNICEF have their world headquarters here.

Geneva is ideally situated in the center of central Europe, making it convenient for travelers to work the city into their itinerary.The city is divided by the River Rhône into two sectors: rive gauche and rive droite. The rive gauche holds most of the sights of interest to visitors, including the Jet d'Eau, a spectacular 400 foot geyser. Often the location of international treaty conventions, it is sophisticated, yet intimate, with a population of only about 180,000.

It is difficult to imagine a city more peaceful or more picturesque than Geneva. Set on the banks of Lake Léman, the city looks out upon the snow-capped peaks of both the Alps and the Jura mountains, which seem to rise from the crystal clear lakes, the deep forests, and the exquisitely crafted countryside.


The city's proximity to France and Italy adds to its appeal for visitors seeking to make the most of their European vacations. The streets are lined with numerous shops, restaurants, and hotels. Geneva offers more than 1,100 restaurants featuring a wide variety of appealing culinary specialties. Geneva is also a renowned cultural center with over 30 museums, as well as theaters, galleries, and an opera house.

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