Switzerland
Canton of Geneva
Geneva

Geneva

Geneva, 's second-most populous city and the largest French-speaking city in Switzerland, is one of the world's major centres of international diplomacy, having served as the site of the headquarters of the International Committee of the Red Cross since its foundation in 1863.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Jet d’Eau and Palace of Nations.

Fountain
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The Jet d'Eau is a large fountain in , and is one of the city's most famous landmarks, being featured on the city's official tourism web site.

Public building
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The is the home of the United Nations Office at Geneva, located in , Switzerland. It was built between 1929 and 1938 to serve as the headquarters of the League of Nations.

Railway station
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Geneva railway station, also known as Geneva Cornavin railway station, is main train station, located in the centre of the city. The immediate area surrounding it is known as Cornavin; both names can be used interchangeably.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Carouge and Lancy.

Town
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is a municipality in the , .

Town
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is a municipality of the , .

Geneva

Latitude
46.2058° or 46° 12′ 21″ north
Longitude
6.1416° or 6° 8′ 30″ east
Population
204,000
Elevation
386 metres (1,266 feet)
Open location code
8FR8644R+8J
Geo­Names ID
7285902
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Satellite Map

Discover Geneva from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From French to Uighur—“Geneva” goes by many names.
  • French: “Genève”
  • German: “Genf”
  • Uighur: “Jenwe”

Places with the Same Name

Discover other places named “Geneva”.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as St-Gervais - Chantepoulet and La Coulouvrenière.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Hôtel Cornavin and Bristol Hotel Geneva.

Switzerland: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Zurich, Berne, Geneva, and Basel.

Curious Places to Discover

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