What should a tourist do in Geneva?

Geneva is an incredibly romantic, picturesque city in which every day you can discover something new and interesting. But what if you were in this wonderful city and at the same time limited in time? In Geneva, there will always be where to go, no matter how much time you decide to spend there. But if you plan the program correctly, then for 1 day you can get colossal impressions and knowledge about the city. We bring to your attention recommendations that it is worth to look and make a tourist in Geneva in one day, to be imbued with its beauties and stunning atmosphere.

Top 10 things to do in Geneva

1. Wander through the center of the city and see its historical attractions , located very compact: the Cathedral of St. Petra , Bourg-de-Four Square , the Wall of the Reformation and the Great Opera House .
2. Walk on the famous bridge Mont Blanc, which is thrown across the river Rhone. Its name was given to the bridge in honor of the mountain peak of Mont Blanc, which is the highest point in Europe. From this place you can admire both it and the beautiful views of the city, and the stunning fountain of ŽédО - the second highest in the world (140 m).
3. Choose a museum that matches your interests: Ariana Museum, Natural History Museum, Clock Museum, Barbier-Muller Museum, Puppet Museum , Museum of Art and History , Rath Museum .
4. Photographed against the background of the sculpture "Broken chair", made of wood and being the entrance to the UN headquarters at the Palais des Nations .
5. Check your watch. In the English park there is a unique live clock, consisting of 6000 colors and having the world's largest second hand (2.5 m) and a diameter (5 m). They are also known for being equipped with a real Swiss watch movement and always show the exact time.
6. Drink water from one of the Geneva fountains of original designs, which are very many in the city. And from them flows not ordinary, but the real mineral water.
7. Ride by boat on Lake Leman and admire the bourgeois views of the city and the beautiful Alpine peaks .
8. Buy a Swiss watch, if you have a good budget - the prices for them are quite high. In Geneva, the headquarters of popular watch brands are located, and therefore a lot of watch shops, including antique and artisanal.
9. Try local cuisine : raclette (meat with pickles), rosti (a mixture of potatoes, minced meat and eggs) and fondue (from different types of cheese or, for example, chocolate). According to reviews of gourmets, the best fondue is served in one of the restaurants in Geneva - Café du Soleil (Place du Petit-Saconnex, 6).
10. To buy as a souvenir of Geneva wine, because outside Switzerland you are unlikely to try it - only 1% of the country's wine production is exported.