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Best Landmarks in Geneva

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Dardagny Castle is a magnificent castle situated in the very heart of the commune of Dardagny in Switzerland. This site has been listed in the Swiss Inventory of Cultural Property of National and Regional Significance. The fortress dates back to 13th Century, and was the residence of a nobleman and his family. It was entrusted to the commune of Dardagny in the year 1904.

Having aged gracefully over more than 850 years, this magnificent cathedral lies nestled in Geneva's Old Town. Its interiors set alight by chandeliers, this cathedral boasts ornate chapels like the Chapel of Maccabee adorned with Gothic frescoes, and side aisles bearing tombstones of various luminaries of the church. In addition, its majestic capitals draw influences from the Romanesque and Gothic styles of architecture and are some of the largest in the whole of Switzerland. Not only is this cathedral a solemn dedication to Saint Pierre, but it is also a stirring emblem of Roman Protestantism. A steep climb through a labyrinthine spiral staircase leads to two imposing towers which serve as an outstanding vantage point over the shimmering blue Geneva Lake, charming brown-roofed buildings and the iconic Jet d'Eau. North of this grand structure lies the extensive International Museum of Reformation, which is a stirring insight into theology, and what life looked like after the reformation.

Crest Castle, popularly known as the Chateau Du Crest is housed in the Jussy municipality of Geneva. The Swiss castle is a designated site of heritage. Dating back to the 13th Century, the castle has witnessed a riveting history. Being the only wine producing castle of Lake Geneva’s Left Bank, the castle enjoys premium attention. It is extremely well preserved and maintained. Though the castle has seen considerable reconstruction works, it retains its original beauty and charm.

With its shiny gold domes, the Église Russe is easy to spot while touring the city of Geneva. The exteriors boast of Russian architecture painted in all white and cross affixed on the gold domes. Inside the church, one can observe a high ceiling and the walls covered with a variety of holy relics and pictures. One can also visit the church during service and get acquainted with the customs and practices.

Paris has the Eiffel Tower, New York the Statue of Liberty, and Geneva the Jet d'Eau. Resting at the convergence of Lake Geneva and the Rhone, Jet d'Eau is one of the most recognizable emblems of the city. The original fountain was installed in the late-19th Century not far from the current location, where the fountain's ambitious plumes soar as if to embrace the sky. Although built for practical purposes, this fountain has now come to command much appreciation for its ability to augment Geneva's cityscape, and to leave visitors gazing in awe at its sheer glory. With its gushing waters soaring to the height of 140 meters (459 feet) every second, Jet d'Eau has become an epitome of dynamism to the people of Geneva. An engineering feat par excellence, the fountain metamorphoses into a dazzling, luminescent wonder come night.

Massive and austere, this five-meter (16-foot) tall and 100-meter (328-feet) wide wall runs along the edge of Parc des Bastions on the grounds of the University of Geneva. Hewn into the walls are glorious statues and reliefs of the trailblazers of the Protestant Reformation. Its construction began in 1909 on the 400th anniversary John Calvin's birth. The intricately-fashioned landmark is dedicated to this very movement, and its four leading figures, John Calvin, William Farel, Theodore Beza, and John Knox, have been given their due place right at the center of the wall. Fringed by many more statues of saints and luminaries, the International Monument to the Reformation is indeed a soul-stirring insight into the events that unfolded in the wake of the Reformation.

Paroisse de Bernex Saint-Maurice is a 19th-century-church, located in the heart of Bernex, serving the Catholic community. Dedicated to Saint Maurice, the construction of this church began in 1864. It was designed by architect Jean-François Charrière in the neo-gothic style. The church features large stained glass and beautiful wooden furnishings created by Charles Jeunet. Apart from regular Sunday masses, weekday services are also conducted here.

This castle was constructed in the 15th century by the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, now the Order of Malta. The knights' hall with its Gothic windows can be visited. Today, the town hall and a small museum are housed in the complex.

A living tribute to Switzerland's most venerated industry, this colorful clock was built in 1955 despite several technical difficulties. It has a diameter of five meters (16 feet) and its second hand is the longest in the world, with a length of 2.5 metres (8.2 feet). The clock is painstakingly designed, encompassing 6,500 plants and is set in the Jardin Anglais on the lakeside promenade. A new design is created every season, each one as tasteful as the last. It is one of Geneva's most photographed sites.

This tall and architecturally ornate monument, which stands out on the right bank of the lake, comes as a surprise. It is the tomb of the eccentric Charles II, Duke of Brunswick who spent the last three years of his life in Geneva. During his death, he gave away his entire wealth to the city of Geneva, but insisted that a mausoleum be built, to preserve his body. Constructed according to the wishes of Charles II, the Brunswick Monument is a replication of Verona's 14th-century Scaliger Tombs.

Throughout its history, Nyon Castle has been used for many purposes. Originally an administrative building in the House of Savoy, it has since been a courthouse, prison, and now a beautiful museum that offers visitors a little bit of everything from history to portraiture to a permanent exhibition of fine Swiss porcelain that was created in the municipality of Nyon between 1781 and 1813. Completely restored as of 2006, visitors can view the entire building floor-by-floor, beginning in the basement then working their way up, passing old prison cells, as well as wonderful art and architecture along the way.

Standing at a height of 12 meters (39 feet), Broken Chair is a beautiful sculpture by artist Daniel Berset and carpenter Louis Geneve. Carved entirely out of wood, the sculpture weighs 4989.52 kilograms (11000 pounds). This sculpture of a chair standing on three legs, with the fourth one broken, is a symbol for peace; a protest against cluster bombs and landmines. The Broken Chair was created in 1997 for the NGO Handicap International, and was placed near the iconic Palais des Nations in 2007.

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