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Maison Tavel
Acclaimed as the oldest house in Geneva, the Tavel House has gone through many structural changes and incarnations. Its latest is as a museum, since 1986. The display of items in daily
use, from the middle ages to the 19th century, is an illuminating study of the lives of Genevans through the ages.
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Opening
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Tues-Sun: 10am-5pm
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Pricing:
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Free
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Contact:
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Phone 022/418-37- |
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Getting
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6, rue du Puits-St-Pierre. Bus: 3, 5 or 17
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Le Jet D'Eau
Once part of a hydraulics work, this elegant fountain is today considered the unofficial symbol
of the city.
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The Old Arsenal
Located in the Old Town, this attraction is noted for having the cannons which were once part
of the city's defenseworks, as well as a series of modern mosaics depicting episodes from the history of the city. It is also home to the State archives, part of which includes original documents written by Calvin.
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Jardin Anglais
The highlight of this beautiful park is the famous flower clock, which is entirely fitting for a city known for its clockmakers.
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St. Peter's Cathedral
One of the most important churches of the Protestant Reformation, this particular one is best
known not just for its lovely structure, but also as cathedral where John Calvin preached during
the time of the Reformation.
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Palais des Nations
Standing in the cool green of Ariana Park, this was the headquarters of the League of Nations, precursor to the United Nations. It is now home to the Museum of the League of Nations, and
the Rockefeller Library.
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Opening
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From April to October:
daily, 10 am - noon & 2 pm to 4 pm July & August, daily from
10am - 5pm. The rest of the year: Monday to Friday, 10 am - noon
& 2 pm - 4 pm (except over the Christmas period).
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Pricing:
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Adults: CHF 10; CHF 8 for students, senior citizens and disabled persons.
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Contact:
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Tel: +41 (0)22 917 48 96 or +41(0)22 917 45 39 Fax: +41(0)22 917 00 32 Email: visit-gva@unog.ch |
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More
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Tours are available in more than 10 languages. Online reservations possible.
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Getting
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14, avenue de la Paix CH - 1211 Geneva 10. Identity documents are required. Buses: numbers 8, 18, F, V and Z stop at "Appia"; numbers 5,11 and 14 stop at "Nations".
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Mount Salève
Located just over the Swiss border in France, this 1'380 meter high mount offers a breathtaking panorama over all of Geneva, as well as the Alps.
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Details
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Opening
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Open 6 days a week from May until September, from 9.30 am to 7pm except Monday; may close due to bad weather conditions or winter season. Cable car departs every 12 minutes
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Pricing:
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Return ticket for adults EUR 10.50. Return ticket for family *EUR 21 (2 parents with children under 17 years of age) Discounts for paragliders, students and retired elderly people
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Contact:
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Tel Info: 04.50.39.86.86 |
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Getting
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Take bus number 8 to border of Veyrier-Douane (7 minutes walk to the cable car station) or take lines 8, 34 or 41 to Bus stop Veyrier-Ecole (15 minutes walk to the cable car station) |
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