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Best Historic Locations in Geneva

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Tour-de-l'Ile

Nestled on the small island on the Le Rhone river, the Tour-de-l'Ile is one of the oldest structures in the city. The Tour-de-l'Ile is a magnificent bell tower, that was part a castle built in 1219. The château was used to keep prisoners as well as were the grounds for execution of the outlaws. The château has crumbled to nothingness, but the tower stands tall, till date. It features a clock on the wall facing old town Geneva.

Rue de la Tour-de-l'Ile, Geneve, Zwitserland, 1204
Maison Tavel

De Maison Tavel is de oudste permanente privéwoning in Genève. Het huis, welke is afgebrand in 1334 en kort daarna is herbouwd, is tegenwoordig een historisch monument. Bezoek de kelder en haar archeologische ruïnes, en ontdek vervolgens het Genève uit de Middeleeuwen tot aan de Engelse Restauratie op de begane vloer. Op de eerste verdieping tonen schilderijen, gravures en foto's de evolutie van de stad, en in de grote zaal zijn hout- en smeedwerk van plaatselijke ambachtslieden uit de 17e een 18e eeuw tentoongesteld.

Rue du Puits-Saint-Pierre 6, Geneve, Zwitserland, 1204
Old City (Vieille Ville)

With a pleasant combination of art galleries, bistros, bric-a-brac and antique shops, the Old City area is popular with tourists and Geneva's younger crowd. You can easily mix shopping with a bit of sightseeing in the area. Art galleries show a surprising range of styles from ancient Chinese and Japanese pots, primitive to impressionism, and all the while in attractive, bright spaces. While the medley of tiny shops makes the Old City particularly appealing for impulse purchases, a large department store in this area provides a good selection of necessities. Less hectic than other parts of the city, it is the perfect place to browse at a leisurely pace and then enjoy a cheese fondue or other regional cuisine. Pause to view the splendid Hôtel de Ville and Maison Tavel along the way. Shoppers can also admire the beautiful architecture and charming ancient streets that beg to be explored.

Place du Bourg de Four, Geneve, Zwitserland, 1201
Place du Bourg-de-Four

Located at the intersection of rue Verdaine, rue des Chaudronniers, and rue Étienne-Dumont is the Place du Bourg-de-Four, a bustling town square in Geneva's Old Town. This place draws its historic significance from the historic buildings that surround it; though bearing picturesque, pastel-hued facades with flower-laden windows, at one time these buildings were originally raised to shelter European refugees from across Europe. The square is within close proximity to noteworthy attractions like the Palais de Justice and St. Pierre Cathedral, the largest church in the city. Surrounding the Place du Bourg-de-Four are gelateria, cafés, book stores, art galleries, bars, and bistros which promise a buoyant and enjoyable atmosphere through the day. Once the site of a significant cattle market, the square also offers high-end shopping to today's visitors.

Geneva, Geneve, Zwitserland, 1204
Palais des Nations

In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson chose Geneva as the headquarters of the League of Nations, the predecessor to the United Nations. Construction on the Palais des Nations, or Palace of Nations, began a decade later and continued until 1938. Peacefully nestled in heart of the picturesque Parc de l'Ariana, the Palais de Nations has been home to the United Nations Office in Geneva since 1946. As its name suggests, the Palace of Nations dedicates itself to aiding in global peace, security, human rights, disarmament, humanitarian aid, and economic and social development. It holds one of the most important international conference centers in the world, numbering over 7000 sessions per year. The chambers of this courtly ivory-white edifice are a place of iconic historic negotiations. Frequented by hundreds of thousands of delegates every year, the Palace of Nations is a striking torchbearer of diplomacy and world peace.

Avenue de la Paix, Parc de l'Ariana, Geneve, Zwitserland, 1211
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