Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Geneva - Eurostar City Break

Geneva is the second most populous city of Switzerland after Zurich. It is one of the biggest financial center of world. It is a global city and a worldwide center of diplomacy. Geneva is the home to many international organizations. It is the headquarters to many of the agencies of United Nations and the Red Cross. The quality of life lived by inhabitants of Geneva is very high. The city had a great history attached to it. League of nation was founded in Geneva in 1919. The Climate of Geneva is very pleasant. The city is famously known as the peace capital of world. It is also one of the most expensive cities in the world, cost of living is very high here.

Geneva Tourist Attractions

The city is surrounded by Alps and Jura mountain Chains. It is one of the greenest cities of Europe, it homes 20 plus parks within the city. Geneva's homes a beautiful lake, its renowned lakefront is the centre attraction of city. Around the banks of lake there are numerous cafes, street markets and parks with a lively atmosphere ideal for spending time in the beautiful city. One can also have many other amusements like Lake Cruise, amusement rides and water skiing. Rousseau Island located at Pont des Bergues is an ideal place for a romantic date and is a must see destination in Geneva. People interested in history will love to have a stroll of Old town where they will discover cobblestone streets and alleyways filled with cafes, boutiques and at every turn you take you will discover a historical monument. Geneva have much more to offer to its tourist the most famous are a trip to united nations, Batiment Des Forces Motrices, saint Peter's Cathedral, Russian church, Place Neuve, Plainpalais Cemetery,The Paquis and Carouge.

Getting to Geneva is really easy; the city is well connected to rest of the Europe by trains and airlines. The best and most comfortable way to reach Geneva from United Kingdom is via Eurostar Network. You will first board a Eurostar London Paris Gare Lyon Train from London to Paris. From where you will board TGV Lyria train that will take you to Geneva. The average time taken from London to Geneva is just around 8 hours by travelling through Eurostar network.

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