Hotel Cornavin Geneve is located a couple of steps away from Cornavin Railway Station. The beautiful hotel is distinguished by abundance of unusual architectural and designer elements. The unique 30-meter high pendulum is the main decoration of the public zone of the hotel. That is the biggest pendulum in the world. The base of the pendulum is fixed on the 10th floor with the pendulum itself hanging right into the …
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In local schools children learn all of these languages, but, as a rule, they can usually speak well only one of them. Local people are very religious, according to statistics, less than 5% of citizens do not adhere to any religion. The remaining 95% regularly attend religious shrines and have great respect towards religious holidays and customs. Residents of Geneva are very friendly to tourists, but you should not …
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Place Neuve Square. The south-west of the Old Town is the location of New Square (Place Neuve) , the central part of which is notable because of the equestrian monument dedicated to Swiss General Guillaume Henri Dufour (1787-1875). The author of the monument is sculptor Alfred Lanza (1879-1894). During the topographic shooting of Switzerland in 1832-1864, which was headed by Dufour, he …
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The prestigious La Réserve Genève Hotel & Spa is open in the territory of a large landscaped garden. This hotel will be certainly liked by fans of wellness treatments as the hotel’s spa occupies an area of 2,000 square meters. Travelers will find 11 various treatment rooms in the spa, as well as a modern fitness center, a steam bath, and hammam. Guests with children will be pleased with extra services …
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In summer, Geneva Beach remains one of the most crowded places in the city. Besides the beach itself, there is a wonderful recreation area with swimming pools that includes both small pools for preschool children and a large Olympic swimming pool. The beach is a sand one, so it’s perfect for visitors with small kids. A visit to Vivarium Lausanne promises to be an unforgettable adventure. Here visitors will …
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Just a couple of steps away from Balexert shopping mall, there is a popular designer hotel, Suite Novotel Genève. Modern guest rooms of the hotel are made in neutral shades, with violet carpeting and cherry colored curtains being the only bright elements. The design of public spaces simply strikes with its rich colors – lilac walls, pink and turquoise armchairs, colorful carpets and tables make up an unbelievably …
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Moving around in Switzerland - transportation
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The first railway in Europe has appeared in Switzerland. To this day, it is considered one of the best. The train schedule here is precisely coordinated. Even if several transfers are necessary, the passenger does not have to wait more than 30 minutes between the trains. Absolutely all the cities of Switzerland are connected by rail. This is why most tourists and local residents use this type of transport in the country. Some tourists, who are not limited in money, prefer to rent a car. Despite the size of the country, there are lots of great highways with a magnificent road surface. At the same time, there is a fee for riding them that is about 45 francs. Air transport in the country also deserves a praise. The largest airline in Switzerland is SWISS, but, in addition to it, there are dozens of private ones. Buses run to each airport on a schedule. Air transport is in demand among travelers only in the case of foreign flights, since the land transport is already well developed in Switzerland.
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Economy roadmap of Switzerland
About 75 percent of all working-age population of Switzerland works in the sphere of tourist services. Hospitality takes its roots from this country. Annually, only about 10 million tourists come to the Alps, and the cost of rest is considered high enough. Therefore, the percentage of the funds brought by the tourism business is quite high. Agriculture of the country is oriented to livestock raising, which makes about 78 percent of all agricultural products. Most of the milk is used to produce various Swiss cheeses. Approximately 60 percent of rural lands have been plowed. Cereals are insignificant, but vineyards have been developing very actively in recent years. At the same time, the entire agricultural complex is not able to meet the needs of the population. The remaining 40 percent is imported from abroad.
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