Geneva

Lily

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One of the imposing lions guarding the Brunswick Monument. The Duke of Brunswick died in Geneva in 1873. He left the city a large sum of money. One of the terms of his will stipulated that the city was to build a mausoleum in an eminent and worthy location without consideration of cost.



The lower part of the Jet d'Eau, the symbol of Geneva. This mighty fountain propels 500 liters of water per second to a height of 140 meters at a speed of 200 km per hour



The Promenade de la Treille which is home to the longest bench in the world (according to a 19th century historian). The bench is 120 meters long.



A lush area in the Botanical Garden of Geneva



A view from the border of Geneva city, which overlooks the Arve river and the Salève mountain



The picturesque Rue du Perron connects the old town to the rues basses



The ancient arsenal was built around 1630. It houses genuine cannons from the 17th and 18th century. The three mosaics ornating the wall depict the arrival of Jules César in Geneva



The Place du Bourg-de-Four, a great place to relax on a terrace in the heart of the Old Town of Geneva.

 
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