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Geneva is located between the Alps and the Jura mountains at the extreme southwest of Switzerland and the lake Geneva, encircled by France. The Rhone and the Arve are the main rivers crossing Geneva and it is the central crossroads of Western Europe.

Geneva Museums

International Red Cross & Red Crescent Museum – Henry Dunant founded the Red Cross in Geneva in 1863 and reversed the colours of Swiss flag to suggest neutrality. The renowned museum is universally acclaimed and the legendary past of the Red Cross started in the city. The dramatic story from 1863 to the present is revealed through displays of rare documents and photographs and gives a virtual tour from the battlefields of Europe to the plains of Africa to see the Red Cross in action.

Museum of Contemporary Arts – Geneva’s first contemporary art museum was opened in 1994 displaying collection of European and American art for the last four decades.

Museum of Art & History – city’s most important museum includes prehistoric relics, Greek vases, medieval stained glass, 12 th century armor, Swiss timepieces and Flemish and Italian paintings. A 1444alterpiece by Konrad Witz depicts the miraculous draught of fishes.

Maison Tavel – the oldest house in the city was constructed in 1303 with one of the newest museums was rebuilt in 1334 after fire.

Musee d’Histoire des Sciences, Barbier-Muller Museum, Watch Museum, The Baur Collections, Musee Ariana (Ceramic Creations) and Museum of Natural History.

Geneva Monuments

Palais des Nations – the building comprise the second largest complex in Europe, which is surrounded by ancient trees and modern monuments. The League of Nations met at the Palais Wilson up to 1936, since then the league headquarters was transferred to the Palais des Nations.

Monument de la Reformation – the Wall of the reformers was erected between 1909 and 1917 is 325 feet long and 30 feet high. The phalanx of enormous granite statues pays homage to the 16 th century religious movement headed by Guillaume Farel, Jean Calvin, Theodore de Beze and John Knox.

Geneva Structures & Buildings

Archaeological Site – a multiple layers of history was found underneath the Cathedral St. Pierre and excavations have yielded remnants of two 4 th century Christian sanctuaries, mosaic floors from the Roman empire, portion of three early churches and an 11 th century crypt. The first Romanesque church was built in 1000.

Jet d’Eau (Fountain) – the direct descendent of a 19 th century hydroelectric safety valve is Europe’s tallest fountain. It shoots 130 gallons of water 390 feet into the air and a special nozzle aerates the water on the way up.