Geneva

A beautiful city in Europe, surrounded by the Alps and with amazing views of Mont Blanc, that offers you beside the beautiful views, also many places to visit like museums, cathedrals, beautiful gardens, many restaurants, fancy stores and of course a lot of picturesque places to visit around the city

While you are in Geneva, you must enjoy a walk around the Alpine Lake Leman, where you can admire the iconic symbol of Geneva, le Jet d`Eau, a huge water jet that splashes water to 140 m high

Saint-Pierre Cathedral, a combination of Romanesque, Gothic and Neoclassical style, built around 12th century, is a small cathedral, but very beautiful. It has beneath an archaeological site that contains the remains of the previous churches and not only

The Museum of Art and Historyit is worth spending some time. Spread on 4 floors, you can see from Pharaoh Ramses II statue until the vast collection of Monet, Rubens, Picasso and Giacometti.

If you are passionate about physics, you should book a tour and visit the laboratory of the European Council for Nuclear Research, known as CERN, the place that hosts the famous particle accelerator

The European headquarters of the United Nations, second large after New York, known as Palais des Nations, it`s another interesting place to visit. You can take onehour tour and enjoy some of the famous chambers and rooms, like the Council Chamber and the Human Rights and Alliance of Civilization Room.

If you are passionate about watches, I invite you to visit the Patek Philippe Museum, that takes you through an amazing journey in the world of time and sophisticated watches.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”3208,3209,3210,3211,3212,3213,3214,3215″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Explore the city`s largest outdoor farmer`s market, called Plainpalais and enjoy the variety of products you can find there

Take the trams 12, 15 or 18 for 10 min from the city center and explore Carouge, called the “little Italy of Switzerland“. With a unique architecture, a mix between French an Italian, this small town will delight your view with many boutiques, antique shops, cozy cafes and bistros. If you want to explore the night life, you can try Chat de Noir club or Bar du Nord

Foundue and chocolatear a must in Geneva. Go to the exclusive Sweetzerland shop where you can delight your senses with delicious chocolate with special flavors, or try Favarger Chocolate Factory or Auer Chocolatier

Pass by the Jardin Anglais, a beautiful park, to see the famous Flower Clock

Take the cable car and visit Mont Sleve. Enjoy the breathtaking view of Geneva from 1100 meters high

Laussane and Charmonix are two gorgeous places close to Geneva you should visit. The views and the fresh mountain air will delight all your senses

There is much more to be seen in Geneva, but I will let you explore and discover!

Unconditional love to you all my readers!

Article by lifestyle editor Anca Dinut