About Geneva
Geneva is situated in Switzerland's western region, close to the French border. It is a lively city with a thriving cultural scene that includes a wide variety of museums, galleries, parks and theatres, and even some renowned Swiss chocolate places.
The city is known for its worldwide diplomacy since it is home to many international organisations. In terms of quality of life, it mostly ranks among the highest worldwide. It also hosts different festivals and events every year, such as the Geneva International Motor Show, and many more.
Places to visit in Geneva
- Lake Geneva: The largest lake in Switzerland, Lake Geneva, serves as a breathtaking background to the city. Visit the public beaches, take a stroll along the lake promenades, or go on a boat excursion to take in the natural beauty and breathtaking views of the surrounding Alps.
- Geneva Flower Clock: The Geneva Flower Clock, also known as L'Horloge Fleurie, is a well-known tourist destination and is situated in the English Garden. It is a large clock whose design varies with the seasons and is built completely of flowers and plants. The clock is a lovely location for photographs and pays homage to the Swiss watchmaking industry.
- Museum of Art and History: The Museum of Art and History is home to a wide variety of objects and is built in a magnificent neoclassical structure. Visitors can examine diverse art trends and historical periods, from European paintings and sculptures to antiquities from ancient Egypt.
- Geneva old town: The old town is a lovely area with cobblestone lanes, gorgeous squares, and exquisitely maintained medieval structures. The oldest plaza in Geneva, Place du Bourg-de-Four, and the Rue du Puits-Saint-Pierre, both provide opportunities for amazing exploration.
- Broken chair sculpture: In Nations Square, right next to the UN building, is a 12-metre-high wooden chair sculpture known as "The Broken Chair" with a torn foot. It represents the struggle against the use of anti-personnel mines and was constructed in front of the Geneva Palais des Nations in 1997, under the sponsorship of Handicap International.
Geneva Airport
Geneva Airport (IATA: GVA) is an international airport, serving as a hub for Swiss International Airlines and is the second busiest airport in the nation. The airport is located 4 km away from the city centre on the northwestern edge and doesn't take long to reach.
Geneva Airport has two terminals and provides a range of amenities, such as restaurants, car rentals, duty-free shopping, and currency exchange and is well-linked with the entire city.