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12 Best Things to Do in Geneva, Switzerland

Akshay Kulkarni
The center of world's most prestigious organizations like the United Nations and the Red Cross, Geneva - the second largest city of Switzerland also happens to be a tourist magnet. Here's what you need to do to enjoy your time to the fullest in this electric city.

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Get amazed by the jaw-dropping Jet d'Eau, a large imposing fountain on Lake Geneva.

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Visit the historically significant church in old town of Geneva - the St. Pierre Cathedral.

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Take a boat ride to the most visited historical site in Switzerland - Chateau de Chillon, a majestic castle situated on the shores of Lake Geneva.

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Shop the luxurious Swiss watches and other fashion accessories at Geneva's best shopping streets: Rue du Rhone, Rue du Marche and Rue du Mont-Blanc.

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Walk around the 60-foot stone wall - the Reformation Wall, a monument honoring Geneva's role in the Protestant Reformation.
Stroll around the Jardin Anglais, Geneva's best urban park with a peaceful lake and an alluring fountain.

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While you're there, watch the time in the L'horloge fleurie, the one of a kind flower clock.

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Take a guided tour of the CERN and learn a thing or two about the world's largest machine - Large Hadron Collider.

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Climb the majestic Saleve mountain to gaze at the extraordinary views of the lake and the city.
Feast on the most popular Swiss cuisine - Fondue, a pot full of rich melted cheese with bread cubes.
Traverse the Place du Bourg-de-Four, the oldest square of Geneva with a plethora of charming outdoor restaurants.
Sunbathe, swim or even socialize at the Bains des Paquis, a famous city beach along the shore of Lake Geneva.