Geneva old town

Geneva

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September 26th 2008
Travel period: 23 - 26 May 2008 Geneva - situated at Lake Geneva, this is a serene and rather quiet city compared to many other European cities. Having said that, it's the hub of many international organisations, incl. Red Cross International and United Nation. Only half an hour drive from France, this is a French speaking city - a second most important language after German in Switzerland. ... read more

Europe » Switzerland » South-West » Geneva

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The Swiss Confederation was founded in 1291 as a defensive alliance among three cantons. In succeeding years, other localities joined the original three. The Swiss Confederation secured its independence from the Holy Roman Empire in 1499. Switzerland... ... read more