Geneva, Switzerland (Point of interest)

Bordering Lake Geneva, the serene Botanical Gardens on the Right Bank nurture plant life from across the globe. A stroll takes in dahlias in bloom, waterfalls, tropical greenhouses, a scent-and-touch garden for the blind, an aviary and deer enclosu... Continue reading →

Set in the oak-fringed Jardin Anglais on the Left Bank is the Flower Clock. Geneva's most famous timepiece is planted with 6,500 plants and flowers. Celebrating Switzerland's watch-making industry, the clock blooms with the seasons and lures crowds... Continue reading →

The International Museum of the Reformation in Geneva's Old Town retraces the history of the Reformation movement initiated by John Calvin. It recounts its epic journey from the 16th century onwards through objects, books, manuscripts, paintings an... Continue reading →

On Geneva's Right Bank stands the emotive International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum. Interactive exhibits trace the Red Cross back to 1862, from Florence Nightingale's humanitarian deeds to the harrowing plight of prisoners of conscience. Us... Continue reading →

Glimpse old Geneva at the Maison Tavel in the Vieille Ville, home to the wealthy Tavel family during the 14th century. Today the single-towered house is a museum devoted to the urban history and daily life of the city. A trip around its curious ro... Continue reading →

Housed in a 1950s factory in Geneva's trendy Plainpalais district, MAMCO showcases European and American contemporary art. Swiss artists like Sylvie Fleury and Thomas Huber, and a playful programme of installations, are displayed against the indust... Continue reading →

Rising high above Geneva's cobbled Old Town, St-Pierre Cathedral fuses Romanesque, Gothic and neoclassical styles. Climb North Tower for far-reaching views over Lake Geneva to Mont Blanc. The cathedral's archaeological site hides a 4th-century bapt... Continue reading →

Originally a security valve, the Jet d'Eau water fountain is Geneva's most visible landmark, propelling 500 litres of water per second to a height of 140 metres. Visitors approach it on the Rade to experience its power and invigorating spray. In t... Continue reading →