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Geneva represents an elegant capital in the heart of Europe, one of the most cosmopolite cities in the world due to the fact that one third of its resident population is formed by foreign citizens. It is a city of exquisite beauty, which remains in the mind of travelers forever.

Geneva is located on the southwestern part of Lake Geneva shoreline, between the Jura mountains and the Alps. Mostly surrounded by French territory, Geneva has been consequently influenced by French culture in many various aspects: mansard roofs, iron balconies, small cafes in the streets and most of all French language.

This glorification territory is famous for its cleanliness, rationality, safe, as well as for a love to adventure and a sense of a high level life-style. 

Geneva offers not only a wide selection of banks and a luxury stores but also a great choice in spiritual, cultural and artistic fields. Plenty of museums and historical sites can be found dowtown Geneva.

The most famous picture of the city is embankments with the famous fountain “Jet d’Eau”. This Fountain can be considered the symbol of Geneva, topping up to a height of 145 meters in «the kingdom of the spirit», and it is visible from almost anywhere in the city.   Another unique sightseeing of Geneva is the famous floral clock in the English garden. The composition, 5 meters in diameter, is made with 6.5 thousand live flowers and looks differently according with the changing seasons. On a hill, on the left bank of the lake, is spread the Old Town. Every stone of it oozes history: St.-Peter Cathedral, that has been built in XII century, a facade of City Hall in the style of the late Renaissance, the medieval Place du Bourg-de-Four and Place du Molar, The Wall of reformers. The narrow paved streets and colorful courtyards beckon travelers walk away from the bustle of modern cities.

Nowadays Geneva can be considered as a center of business tourism. The major reason for that is the number of headquarters that are based here: United Nations, International Labor Organization, International Organization for Migration, World Health Organization and many others. It is also the place where Calvinism began and where it has been created the International Red Cross.

Convenient location in the heart of Europe, high-quality hotels, gastronomic traditions, cultural and historical heritage, luxury stores and a variety of entertainment made Geneva a suitable place for high level and relaxing vacation, where each traveler will appreciate its Geneva.