Quick Summary:
- Geneva is located in the French-speaking region of Switzerland, where it occupies an enviable location along the shores of Lake Geneva.
- Lovers of history, art, and culture can enjoy visiting museums to suit all curiosities and learning about the Reformation, the United Nations, and the International Red Cross.
- Many of the most popular museums are conveniently grouped together close to the large open-air Pleinpalais.
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Old Town Geneva
MAMCO (Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art)
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum
Jardin Anglaise (English Garden)
Bains des Paquis
Batie Woods
Centre de Art Contemporain - Geneva Contemporary Art Center
Conservatory and Botanical Garden of Geneva
Ile Rousseau
The Institute and Museum of Voltaire (Institut et Musee Voltaire)
International Museum of the Reformation (MIR)
Jet d'Eau
Local Flavors Tour
Musee Ariana (Ariana Swiss Museum of Ceramics and Glass)
Musees d'Art et d’Histoire de Geneve (Museum of Art and History)
Musee d'ethnographie de Geneve (The Ethnographic Museum of Geneve - MEG)
Musee Rath
The Natural History Museum of Geneva
The Palace of Nations (Palais des Nations)
Patek Philippe Museum
Place du Bourg-de-Four
The Reformation Wall - Mur des Reformateurs
Tavel House (Maison Tavel)
Eat and Chill Tour
House of Rousseau
Map:
How to get there:
Book a flight to Geneva International Airport.
Getting around:
Ask your hotel for the Free Geneva Transport Card to get around while you are there.
Geneva, Switzerland Events and Festivals:
The Gena Festival is a musical event that takes place in the summer.
The St-Germain summer concerts - enjoy free musical performances.
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