Geneva, Switzerland Attractions

The Bastion Promenade, or Promenade Des Bastions as it is referred to by the Genevese, is a gated park with a wide walking boulevard that is a hub of local activity and enjoyment, which includes chess matches with regulars on giant boards. At one time a botanical garden, the Promenade des Bastions is the home of a noted Reformation Monument, which marks the Protestant movement in Geneva.

Jet d'Eau is an iconic attraction in Geneva and the tallest fountain in the world. Rising from Geneva's stunning harbor fountain, the spectacular sight of the Jet d'Eau Fountain can be seen for 10 miles in any direction from Geneva, Switzerland.

St Peter's Cathedral, or the Cathédrale St-Pierre as it is known to the local Genevese, is a fascinating amalgam of styles that speaks to a long and storied history dating back to its 12th-century beginnings when as a Romanesque-Gothic church. After more than seven centuries, the architectural additions include the 15th-century Chapel of the Maccabees and the 18th-century neoclassical façade. Climbing the north tower promises splendid city views across Geneva, Switzerland.

The Fêtes de Genève Lake Geneva is a beloved local event, which could be described as the ultimate summer block party. Held annually in mid summer, The Fêtes de Genève offers a feast of international foods that lasts for 10 delectable days.

The Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle, or Museum of Natural History, provides a fascinating look at man and the natural world through the ages and features life-size dioramas. Exhibits cover fossils, exotic birds, the solar system, precious stones, plate tectonics, human evolution, coral reefs and Swiss geology. Most labels are in French.

The United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) has been the home of United Nations in Europe since the League of Nations was dissolved in 1946 and the United Nations was located to its present home at the Palais des Nations. It has been the United Nations Office at Geneva ever since. The UNOG stands in a 45-hectare forested park where peacocks roam free and is worth a look from the outside.

Musée International de la Croix Rouge is the museum of the International Red Cross. Geneva, Switzerland is the city where the Red Cross was founded in 1863 by Henry Dunant. The Musée International de la Croix Rouge pays homage to brave humanitarians at The Red Cross who have worked to bring peace and the many struggling people who have been helped by their efforts across the globe.

Fêtes de l'escalade à Genève is one of the most famous events in Geneva, Switzerland and draws lovers of history and spectacle. The Fêtes de l'escalade à Genève pays tribute to the failed Savoyard troops who attacked Geneva on December 12, 1602. The highlight of the event is a torch-lit procession of hundreds of costumed participants that culminates in a bonfire at the square of St. Peter's Cathedral.

Ville de Genève Conservatore et Jardin Botaniques is Geneva's botanical garden. An enchanting and awe-inspiring display of nature's glories, the Geneva botanical garden and conservatory stretches for 28 hectares and features more than 16 000 species of plants and wildlife.