Embedded between near by Alpine peaks and hilly terrain of Jura, the French Speaking city of Geneva serves as a perfect base for exploring the surrounding country side. It is a perfect vacation destination where the visitors can enjoy hiking, biking, boating, skiing and wine tasting. Geneva lies in the bay where the Rhone leaves Lake Geneva. It is a hub of European cultural life and its lively and cosmopolitan atmosphere make is perhaps the most attractive town of Switzerland that attracts greatest number of visitors. Geneva is also a European seat of various International Organizations like Red Cross, UNESCO etc. Geneva is a city of cultural events, museums, exhibitions, and trade fairs. Among the various attractions of the city Grand Théâtre and Geneva Opera House are the most prominent one where various international artists perform from time to time. Among the various museums the Musée international de l'horlogerie” a watch museum with the collection of musical clocks, watches and jewellery, an International museum of Red Cross and Red Crescent invite city guests to visit them. The other attraction includes the rewarding excursion trip to Mont Salève which is situated in neighboring France at an altitude of 1100 m. Visitors can reach here with the help of cableway giving rise to the outstanding vistas across the City of Geneva, Lake Geneva, chain of Alps, the Jura and Mont Blanc. The Old Town of Geneva situated in the heart of Geneva is quite famous for shopping and business quarters and is dominated by St. Peter’s Cathedral and Place du Bourg –de-Four which is the oldest square in the city. While in Geneva don’t miss a cruise on Lake Geneva which is one of the best things to enjoy vacations in Geneva.
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