Geneva, International city in southwestern Switzerland
Geneva stands at the meeting point of Lake Geneva and the Rhône River, surrounded by the Jura Mountains and Mont Blanc massif.
The city transformed into a Protestant stronghold during the 16th century when John Calvin established it as the center of the Reformed movement.
The University of Geneva, founded in 1559, maintains its position as the central educational institution with research facilities across multiple disciplines.
The city contains international banking centers, United Nations offices, and the Red Cross headquarters, connected through an extensive public transportation network.
The Jet d'Eau fountain shoots water 145 meters into the air from Lake Geneva, marking the location where the lake meets the Rhône River.
Location: Canton of Geneva
Elevation above the sea: 396 m
Shares border with: Carouge, Chêne-Bougeries, Cologny, Lancy, Pregny-Chambésy, Vernier, Le Grand-Saconnex, Veyrier
Address: Geneva, Switzerland 1200
Website: https://ville-geneve.ch
GPS coordinates: 46.20176,6.14660
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:42
Geneva offers a diverse heritage combining history, science, and nature on the shores of Lake Geneva. The city houses institutions such as the Palace of Nations and CERN, religious buildings like Saint Pierre Cathedral where Calvin preached, as well as cultural spaces like the Patek Philippe Museum dedicated to Swiss watchmaking. The Jet d'Eau, an emblematic fountain shooting water 140 meters high, marks the lake landscape. Visitors also explore the collections at the Natural History Museum, walk through botanical gardens housing alpine and tropical plants, or visit Maison Tavel, the oldest medieval house in the city. The Bains des Pâquis offer swimming and relaxation by the lake with views of Mont Blanc. This concentration of historic, scientific, and natural sites makes Geneva a comprehensive destination for discovering the Swiss Romand heritage.
University of Geneva
349 m
Jet d'Eau
951 m
Palace of Nations
2.8 km
Broken Chair
2.4 km
Reformation Wall
171 m
Beau-Rivage Geneva
837 m
Stade de Genève
3 km
Jardin Anglais
485 m
L'horloge fleurie
432 m
Hotel President Wilson
1.4 km
Centre William Rappard
2.5 km
Brunswick Monument
769 m
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Geneva
545 m
Bains des Pâquis
1.1 km
Parc de La Grange
1.6 km
St. Pierre Cathedral
171 m
The Celestial Sphere
2.7 km
Grand Théâtre de Genève
284 m
Palais Wilson
1.5 km
Immeuble Clarté
751 m
Pierres du Niton
765 m
Collège Calvin
322 m
ICRC
3 km
Natural History Museum of Geneva
956 m
Victoria Hall
429 m
Parc des Bastions
250 m
Bâtiment des Forces motrices
823 m
Geneva Mosque
3.1 kmReviews
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