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Delve into Geneva
Geneva in Geneva (Canton of Geneva) with it's 183,981 habitants is located in Switzerland about 80 mi (or 130 km) south-west of Bern, the country's capital town.
Current time in Geneva is now 07:25 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Zurich with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 12 airports close to Geneva, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Switzerland is Geneva Cointrin International Airport in a distance of 3 mi (or 5 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Switzerland is Lavaux, Vineyard Terraces in a distance of 35 mi (or 56 km), North-East. We encountered 1 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Saint-Julien-en-Genevois, Gex, Chancy, Bonneville and Annecy. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 13°C / 55 °F
Morning Temperature | 4°C / 39 °F |
Evening Temperature | 13°C / 55 °F |
Night Temperature | 8°C / 46 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 66% |
Air Pressure | 1000 hPa |
Wind Speed | Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from South-West |
Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
General Conditions | Overcast clouds |
Saturday, 30th of March 2024
12°C (53 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Sunday, 31st of March 2024
13°C (56 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.
Monday, 1st of April 2024
11°C (51 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, fresh breeze, broken clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Mandarin Oriental Geneva
Metropole Geneve Hotel
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix Geneva
Four Seasons Hotel Geneva
Les Armures
Bristol
Tiffany
Fraser Suites Geneva
The New Midi
Hotel Rotary Geneva - MGallery by Sofitel
Videos from this area
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Geneva style
Un scooter au moins à 50-55km/h dans une zone 30 qui manque de peu d'emplatrer une voiture en double file... Et un beau feu rouge... http://www.facebook.com/DashCam74.
Nabucco (Grand Théâtre de Genève)
Extraits de Nabucco au Grand Théâtre de Genève Dramma lirico en 4 parties de Giuseppe Verdi. Livret de Temistocle Solera. Créé le 9 mars 1842 à Milan, au Teatro alla Scala. Nouvelle...
La Traviata (Grand Théâtre de Genève)
Extraits de La Traviata Opéra en 3 actes de Giuseppe Verdi Livret de Francesco Maria Piave d'après la pièce d'Alexandre Dumas Fils, La Dame aux camélias(1852) - Créé au Teatro la Fenice,...
Iphigénie en Tauride (Grand Théâtre de Genève)
Extraits d'Iphigénie en Tauride Tragédie en 4 actes de Christoph Willibald Gluck. Livret de Nicolas-François Guillard, d'après la tragédie éponyme de Guymond de La Touche, elle-même...
ARDrone: Drone Genève Vieille Ville
Mes nouvelles vidéos ici (My new videos here): http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1DC28B18CD61045F Quelques prises de vues depuis un AR.Drone dans la vieille-ville de Genève.
Walking Tour of Geneve
On May 29, 2013, I took the train to Geneve from Basel. The video featured my walk through the city, including a view of the famous fountain. Later that afternoon I continued my trip to Lausanne.
Swiss Aero Prod - Place de Neuve, Geneva by civil drone November 2012
www.swissaeroprod.com, specialized in aerial cinematiography This video was shot in "Parc des Bastions" in Geneva, Switzerland. We used a drone cinestar 8 (octocopter) and a camera Sony NX...
Exploring Geneva Pt:7 Reformation Wall
The 'Reformation Wall' in Geneva, CH. (As promised) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reformation_Wall.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
University of Geneva
The University of Geneva (French: Université de Genève) is a public research university located in Geneva, Switzerland. It was founded in 1559 by John Calvin, as a theological seminary and law school. It remained focused on theology until the 17th century, when it became a center for Enlightenment scholarship. In 1873, it dropped its religious affiliations and became officially secular. Today, the university is the second-largest university in Switzerland.
Léman (department)
Léman was the name of a département of the First French Empire. Its name is the French name of Lake Geneva (Lac Léman). It was formed in 1798, when the republic of Geneva was occupied by the French. Léman also included districts that were previously part of the départements Mont-Blanc and Ain. The capital of Léman département was Geneva. The département was subdivided into the arrondissements of Geneva, Bonneville and Thonon-les-Bains.
St. Pierre Cathedral
The St. Pierre Cathedral is a cathedral in Geneva, Switzerland, today belonging to the Swiss Reformed Church. It was begun under Arducius de Faucigny, the prince-bishop of the Diocese of Geneva, in the 12th century, and includes an eclectic mix of styles. It is best known as the adopted home church of John Calvin, one of the leaders of the Protestant Reformation. Inside the church is a wooden chair used by Calvin.
Grand Théâtre de Genève
Grand Théâtre de Genève is an opera house in Geneva, Switzerland. As with many other opera houses, the Grand Théâtre de Genève is both a venue and an institution. The venue is a majestic building, towering over Place Neuve, officially opened in 1876, partly destroyed by fire in 1951 and reopened in 1962, after extensive refurbishments, which houses the largest stage in Switzerland.
Reformation Wall
The International Monument to the Reformation, usually known as the Reformation Wall, is a monument in Geneva, Switzerland. It honours many of the main individuals, events, and documents of the Protestant Reformation by depicting them in statues and bas-reliefs. The Wall is in the grounds of the University of Geneva, which was founded by John Calvin, and was built to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Calvin's birth and the 350th anniversary of the university's establishment.
Place du Bourg-de-Four
Place du Bourg-de-Four is a city square in the Old Town of Geneva, Switzerland. It is a commercial center, with fountains, restaurants (with outdoor seating), gelaterias, and high-end shopping. The Place is also near Geneva's largest church, St. Pierre Cathedral.
Calvin Auditory
The Calvin Auditorium or Calvin Auditory (French Auditoire de Calvin), originally the Notre-Dame-la-Neuve Chapel, is a chapel in Geneva, Switzerland which played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. It is associated with John Calvin, Theodore Beza and John Knox. The auditorium lies directly adjacent to Geneva's St. Pierre Cathedral in the Place de la Taconnerie.
Conservatoire de Musique de Genève
The Conservatoire de musique de Genève is a music school in Geneva, Switzerland. Founded by François Bartholoni in 1835. This conservatory is the oldest music education institution in Switzerland and one of the oldest conservatory in Europe. Franz Liszt has taught at this conservatory during the first year of its history. The Geneva International Music Competition was founded in 1939 (the first international competition) in this Conservatory.
Victoria Hall (Geneva)
The Victoria Hall is a concert hall located in downtown Geneva, Switzerland. It was built in 1891–1894 by the architect John Camoletti and financed by the consul of England, Daniel Fitzgerald Packenham Barton, who dedicated it to Queen Victoria and gave it to the city of Geneva. Currently, the Victoria Hall is mostly used for classical music performances.
Bibliothèque Publique et Universitaire (Geneva)
The Library of Geneva (fr. Bibliothèque de Genève), known until 2006 under the name Public and University Library (Bibliothèque publique et universitaire BPU), is one of the oldest university libraries of Switzerland. Located in Geneva, it was founded in 1559 as a part of the University of Geneva by John Calvin, and was mentioned for the first time in 1561. The department of incunabula and manuscripts is the most important part of the collection.
Musée Rath
The Musée Rath is an art museum in Geneva, used exclusively for temporary exhibitions. It is the oldest purpose-built art museum in Switzerland. It is located on Place Neuve, in front of the old city walls, next to the Grand Théâtre and near the Conservatoire de Musique. The museum was built between 1824 and 1826 by the architect Samuel Vaucher on behalf of the Société des arts.
Geneva University of Music
The Geneva University of Music (French: Haute école de musique de Genève HEM) is a higher music education institution in Geneva, Switzerland.