Geneva
Like the swans that frolic on its eponymous Alpine lake (Europe's largest), Geneva (Genève) is a rare bird. Constantly perceived as the Swiss capital (it isn't), Switzerland's second-largest city is slick and cosmopolitan, and its people chatter in almost every language among streets paved by gold.
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Top places to visit in Geneva
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Attraction in GenevaMusée d'Ethnographie de Genève - Attraction in GenevaVieille Ville
- Attraction in GenevaConservatoire et Jardin Botaniques
- Attraction in GenevaMusée d’Art Moderne et Contemporain
- Attraction in GenevaQuai du Mont-Blanc
- Attraction in GenevaMusée International de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissant-Rouge
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Best Things to Do
Explore the best things to do in Geneva, from iconic landmarks and signature attractions to culinary institutions and vibrant nightlife.
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Day Trips
This sophisticated polyglot of a Swiss city is but a day trip away from vineyards, Alpine peaks, medieval castles and towns with cultural cachet.
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