Geneva, the second-largest city in Switzerland after Zurich, has a good position on the southwestern end of Lake Geneva. Visitors to Geneva will find an expensive, clean and elegant city. Here are some best things to do in Geneva.
Catch the SprayFrom the Jetd'Eau
Built in 1886 to control the outflow of water from a nearby power plant, the Jet d'Eau (water jet) soon became a symbol of the city of Geneva. It shoots water nearly 140 metres into the air and is the tallest fountain in the world. Unless winds are too strong, the Jet d'Eau runs every day and is bright at night.
Tour the Palais des Nations (UN Headquarters)
Built in the 1930s as the headquarters of the short-lived League of Nations, the Palais des Nations (Palace of Nations) is the second-largest UN headquarters outside of New York City. It's a vast campus of administrative buildings around a parklike setting. Visitors are free to wander the grounds or may jump in on an hour-long guided tour of several of the buildings.
Stroll the Lakefront and Riverside
The Jardin Anglais is just one of several places to admire the lake and the Jet d'Eau. The entire lakefront is for walking. There are 6 miles of pedestrian-only (仅限行人) walking and bike paths along the entire lakefront.
Take a Break at the JardinAnglais & the Flower Clock
All roads in Geneva seems to lead to the Jardin Anglais — the English Garden — the small, prettily planted lakefront garden in the centre of Geneva. Crowds flock here for the flower clock, with seasonal flowers. Plenty of sitting areas, shade trees, and a central fountain make this a relaxing place to take a break from sightseeing.
C To make it the tallest fountain of the world. D. To make it a symbol of the city of Geneva.