It is the second most populated city in Switzerland and is recognized as a truly international city due to the many international organizations that are present there such as the Red Cross, WHO and WTC. It is also known as it is where the Geneva Conventions were signed in 1864, 1906, 1929 and finally in 1949.

The region has magnificent mountain landscapes and a spectacular countryside with chalets, villas and ski apartments. There are also numerous places to stay in Geneva for every budget.

The lake and the river Rhone divide the city into two parts. The north bank is more modern, the south bank is filled with streets that are mostly for shopping and banking. There are lots of historical buildings and winding alleys in this area.

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Geneva Switzerland, (Genève) is basically a French-speaking city but there are English, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Russian and German speaking people as well, so you will not ever find communications to be a problem.

There are so many interesting places to visit and so many exotic events to see and enjoy, such as the spectacular Cathedrale St. Pierre (St. Peter Cathedral) located in the heart of the city.

Another beautiful place to see is the spectacular one-of-a-kind fountain Jet d’Eau. It shoots water to 460 feet into the air and is truly an unbelievable sight. Originally designed as the main source of water in 1891 and now a masterpiece to behold.

The island of La Tour-de-l’Ile is a very beautiful place to visit. In days gone by this was used as the military base and all strategies were planned there. There is an amazing collection of forms of architecture on this island. All this makes this city a beautiful place to be in.

There are so many interesting events that take place in Geneva Switzerland, for example the Geneva International Motor Show this brings about 700,000 visitors every year. It’s an update for all machine lovers and also for all car sellers like Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, Ford and BMW.

Another interesting event to see is the open air painting workshop. They have the Geneva festival also which is full of craft, food, music and concerts from all over the world. Who would want to miss such an amazing event?

To top it all there is the L’Escalade celebration. This is one of the oldest celebrations and attended by everyone. It is a patriotic celebration to commemorate the city’s independence from the Savoyards on the 12th of december 1602. The best part about this festival is the torchlight procession that takes place all over town in various costumes.

More to discover on lake Geneva Switzerland with this 30 seconds video:

Geneva Auto Show – View The Newest Cars And Technologies
This car show, held at the one of the major convention centers is considered one of the major international auto shows.

My Favorite Attractions
Learn more about some of my favorite attractions in the Swiss capital.

Other Highlights
Learn about the Cathedral Saint Pierre, the Old Town and shopping facilities.

Geneva Airport – Welcome to Geneva Switzerland
The local airport is more than a welcoming point for travelers to Switzerland.

Moving to Geneva
The city appeals to many people, not only as a tourist destination but also as a city that offers fantastic employment and education opportunities.

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