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Q: What historic places in Geneva should a lover of architecture visit?

The Palace of Nations, designed in the 1930s in the neoclassical style, is the headquarters of the United Nations. The Basilica of Notre Dame, built in 1857, is a vivid example of a Gothic revival. The Ariane Museum, founded in 1884, displays a unique collection of ceramics and glass.

Q: Where to go in Geneva with children: interesting places for family holidays?

Built in 1817, the Bastions Park offers giant chess and a wall of Reformers. The Museum of Natural History, founded in 1820, will impress with a collection of minerals and stuffed animals. In the Botanical Garden, opened in 1904, children will see rare plants and ponds with turtles.

Q: Where to take beautiful photos in Geneva: the best photo zones?

The Mont Blanc Bridge, built in 1862, offers panoramic views of the lake and fountain. Wilson’s waterfront with its flower beds and benches is ideal for pictures against the water. The garden of the English Park, laid out in 1854, is famous for a flower bed with a flower clock.

Q: What legends and legends are associated with the Geneva Fountain of Je-Do?

The Je-Do Fountain, created in 1891, was originally a water jet to regulate the pressure in the water supply. Legend has it that its height was increased to 140 meters in 1951 to attract tourists. Locals consider it a symbol of Geneva independence and engineering prowess.

Q: What little-known sights of Geneva are worth seeing?

Tavel House, built in the XIV century, is the oldest residential building in the city and the museum of the history of Geneva. Cafe Landeskron, opened in 1890, preserved the interiors of the modern era. La Grange Park, founded in the XVIII century, hides the ruins of a Roman villa and a rose garden.

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