Geneva - The Global city

Geneva is the second-most populous city after Zurich in Switzerland. The city is the most well-known city of Romandy. It is known as the French-speaking part of Switzerland. Geneva is called as a global city, a financial centre, and a worldwide centre for diplomacy. It is all because of the presence of numerous international organizations, including the headquarters of many agencies of the United Nations and the Red Cross.

The city hosts the largest number of international organizations in the world. There are more than eighty buildings and sites in the city of Geneva that are listed out as Swiss heritage sites of national significance. Moreover, the entire old city of Geneva is a part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites.

In 2019, Geneva, Zürich and Basel were ranked among the ten most livable cities in the world. No matter what you love boating, hiking, biking, even wine tasting or are looking for the ultimate adventurous ski, Geneva offers you all in one city.

The climate of Geneva is specifically an oceanic climate. Winters in the city are usually cool with light frosts. Summers are relatively warm. Every summer the Geneva Festival is held in Geneva. The hundreds of thousands of people visits to Geneva to enjoy the annual hour-long grand firework display of the Fêtes de Genève.

If you want to know about the traditional values and culture of the Geneva including foods, visit the Old town.

Must-visit places in Old Town

The Old Town in Geneva, Switzerland’s largest historical city is dominated by St. Peter’s Cathedral, the centre of the Reformation. St. Peter’s Cathedral, which is a major historical landmark lies at the heart of the Old Town. The cathedral was built in the 12th century and underwent numerous transformations over the centuries.

The Bourg-de-Four which is the oldest square in Geneva is the ideal place for a drink on a terrace in the cosy atmosphere of the Old Town. It is also situated in the middle of Old Town.

People who are crazy about historically preserved collections love Barbier-Müller Museum. It exhibits and studies a collection of the culture and tribal art of the world’s civilizations started in 1907.

Wonderful Walking Tour

The walking tour begins on the shores of Lake Leman along Geneva’s right bank with stunning views of the Alps and ends in beautiful Bastions Park for a glimpse of Reformation Wall.

The places you will find during the walking tour

• Jet d’Eau – the world’s tallest fountain
• Geneva’s park-like promenades
• Geneva’s ritzy shopping and banking district
• Old Town
• Historic Saint Peter’s Cathedral
• Center of culture at Place Neuve