Excursion tour in Geneva. Top architecture - monuments, castles, temples and palaces

Geneva - Montreux by boat 1. Local hotels, as well as the majority of restaurants and nightlife facilities are distinguished by rather high rates. Those, who wish to save, are recommended to pick a hotel near the river and visit entertainment venues that are located away from the center. The most affordable restaurants for travellers are located close to the university.
2. The best to move in the city is to use the public transport. If you want to save more, you can buy a special ticket that allows saving up to 50% of the total sum.
3. There are a lot of pedestrian zones in the city, so you should not deny yourself from the pleasure of walking on these beautiful places.
4. The majority of residents and tourists prefer other types of transport like bikes. Motorists are very attentive to cyclists, and you can reach virtually any part of the city using your two-wheeled friend. Not very comfortable cobblestone streets are the only obstacle on the way of a cyclist.
5. The period from July to August is the best time to travel to Geneva. At this time of a year prevails the most favorable weather and travellers can participate in several interesting national holidays. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
6. The amount of tips in local restaurants usually ranges from 5 to 15% of the total bill. Leave tips only after waiter returns the change to you. During a taxi ride it is also usual to leave a small gratuity to the taxi driver.
7. Night clubs and restaurants in Geneva are quite expensive. The most affordable nightlife entertainments are located in remote areas of the city.
The right choice of a hotel allows making any vacation a romantic and unforgettable one. Couples are recommended to take a look at N’vY Manotel. This hotel is a wonderful combination … Open
8. Swiss watch remains one of the most popular souvenirs that tourists usually buy as a souvenir. It’s better to purchase watch in specialist shops as there are many fakes in street stalls.
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What to visit being in Geneva - unique sights

Flower Clock in the English Garden

From the series “Enchanting Flower Clocks Built by Humans”
Each year, the best florists, designers, gardeners, and watchmakers in Switzerland work on building the clock. Despite the fact that the flower installation on the shore of Lake Geneva has long given its leading position on the scale, it still possesses a kind of record. This clock has the longest second hand in the world. It’s also worth noting that the clock mechanism is electronic. In the coming years, experts expect to replace it with mechanical one and make a special window through which curious visitors will be able to observe the work of clock. … Read further

Compact Muon Solenoid

From the series “Incredible Labs for Space and Physics Research”
A distinctive feature of this outstanding detector is also the possibility of visual computer simulation of the studied processes. The Compact Muon Solenoid has an impressive size. Its length is 25 meters. It reaches 15 meters in diameter. The weight of the detector is also impressive. It is about 15,000 tons. The main feature of the detector design is a superconducting magnet built into it. It is the largest that has ever existed in the world. … Read further

Tips for the cities around Geneva

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