Geneva
Switzerland
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Overview
Like the swans that frolic on its eponymous Alpine lake (Europe's largest), Geneva (Genève) is a rare bird. Constantly perceived as the Swiss capital (it isn't), Switzerland's second-largest city is slick and cosmopolitan, and its people chatter in almost every language among streets paved by gold.
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Best Things to Do
Explore the best things to do in Geneva, from iconic landmarks and signature attractions to culinary institutions and vibrant nightlife.
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Day Trips
This sophisticated polyglot of a Swiss city is but a day trip away from vineyards, Alpine peaks, medieval castles and towns with cultural cachet.
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