Sights in Geneva
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The building of the
United Nations is one of the famous buildings in Geneva. This enormous complex, which covers a surface area equal to that of Versailles, was completed in 1936. Since 1946 it has housed the offices of the United Nations.
Besides this, Geneva has over thirty museums. Together with the private galleries, they house some prestigious collections, which bear witness to the creativity and cultural influence of Geneva. For those interested in history and architecture, the Old Town has a number of exceptional sites and Genevan emblems, such as the Jet d'Eau Fountain' and the Floral Clock.
When you want to breathe in some fresh air, you can find lushy parks and splendid botanical gardens.
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| type: | Museums |
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| address: | pass. de la Tour 2 |
| tel: | 022.418.46.70 |
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| type: | Museums |
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| address: | rue des Vieux-Grenadiers 10 |
| tel: | 022.320.61.22 |
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Actually you can visit two museums at the same place, the Domaine de Penthes. One museum exhibits objects and paintings about the relations between Switzerland and other countries. The General Dufour pavillion houses a collection of uniforms, documents and weapons illustrating the history of the army. Phone +41-22-7349021 for further information. Admission: Adults pay 5 Sfr; reduced rate 3.50 Sfr; children 1.50 Sfr (under 6 free).
| type: | Museums |
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| address: | Château de Penthes, Geneva - Pregny, 1292 |
| openinghours: | 10am-noon, 2pm-6pm Tue-Sun |
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The Art and History Museum is Switzerland’s only encyclopedic museum, covering the whole of western culture, from its origins to the present. The exhibitions consists of three sectors that comprise Archeology, Beaux-Arts (paintings from Renaissance to modern times and sculptures of such modern artists as Houdon and Rodin) and Applied Arts. It is open daily from 10 am - 5 pm, Mondays closed. Guided tours available. The busses No. 3,5,6,8,17 can bring you to the museum.
| type: | Museums |
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| address: | r Charles-Galland 2 |
| tel: | +41-22-418.26.00 |
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| type: | Museums |
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| address: | rue de Lausanne 128 |
| tel: | 022.418.50.60 |