Geneva, the second most populous city in Switzerland, one of the richest countries in Europe, after Zurich, is also one of the main stops of the business world. somebody. Especially at the Geneva Motor Show, which is held every year, many automobile manufacturers introduce their new models.. Of course, the city, located on the shore of Lake Geneva, does not make its visitors unhappy in terms of tourism.. Places to visit in Geneva are too many to let you get bored on a weekend.
Where to eat and drink in Geneva where many Turks live You may also have peace of mind about. With Swiss cuisine delicacies, you can find the worst Turkish cuisine selections if you don’t have enough electricity. But I still say taste a racket. Also read on for things to do in Geneva and Geneva travel tips.
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Need to Know About Geneva
The city is a city where many international organizations are headquartered in the world today.. The European headquarters of the United Nations and the headquarters of the World Health Organization and World Labor Organizations are located in Geneva.. The fact that it is a border neighbor with Germany, France and Italy also highlights the geopolitical position of the city.
On the other hand. Conversely, Switzerland is not a member of the European Union today.. Since they are at a much higher level of welfare than the European Union average, they do not think much about entering.. But you can go to Switzerland with a Schengen (Schengen) visa. Currency is Swiss Franc. As of 26 May 2018, 1 Swiss Franc is approximately 4.76 TL.. Of course, the blog is not based on the depreciation of TL.. On the other hand, the languages spoken in Switzerland vary according to the cantons.. The country, where mostly German is the main language, also has cantons where French and a few Italian are spoken. Geneva is a city where French is the mother tongue. But since it is a very cosmopolitan city, it is not difficult to find someone who speaks English.. You will surely come across someone who speaks the worst Turkish.
How to Get to Geneva?
After all this preliminary information, let’s get to transportation.. To go to the city from Turkey, you must first go to Istanbul. You can reach the city from Istanbul by a direct flight of approximately 3 and a half hours.. You do not have to enter Switzerland when you arrive at the airport.. You can exit at the Swiss gate as well as choose the French gate.
Transportation from Geneva Airport to the City Center
If you have decided to enter Geneva, there are four alternatives to go to the city center from the airport. exists.
The first of these is taxi. However, when you consider that this is a very expensive city, it is true that it is not a very good alternative.
Another alternative is renting a car. If you say I cannot abide by the rules of Europe, your third alternative is bus.
However, I left the best alternative for last: train. In Switzerland, which has a very good train network, the trains run on solar energy and are very fast.. The phrase written at the train station in the city center is quite ambitious: ‘All the trains of Europe stop here’.
Places to See in Geneva
You have arrived in the city, you have settled in your hotel. So what will you do now? As I said at the beginning, there are many places to visit and see in Geneva. Europe’s highest peak, Mont Blanc, after which a famous fountain pen brand is named, is also located in Geneva. One of the largest lakes in the world, Lake Leman is another factor that increases the attraction of the city.
Lake Leman
When you come to Geneva you can stay in many places. However, my suggestion to you would be to choose a hotel with a view of Lake Leman, which is one of the longest lakes in the world with a length of approximately 120 kilometers.. The cleanliness of Lake Leman, also known as Lake Geneva, is legendary.. Nobody throws garbage in this lake in any way.. Part of the lake remains on the French border. Both those on the Swiss side and those on the French side of the lake measure every day.. And people and institutions determined to pollute the lake in any way receive very heavy penalties.. And it is very pleasant to enter this clean lake.. The taste of the sea bass caught in the lake cannot be described in words.
When you look at the lake view, you see Jet d’eau (French for fountain), one of the symbols of Geneva.. This is a huge fountain that shoots water up to 140 meters.. The story is pretty interesting too.. Engineer who built the jet d’eau says it can squirt water up to 140 meters. months pass. During the opening ceremony of the fountain, the water rises to a maximum of 70 meters. And that engineer commits suicide that night. The next day, when the fountain is restarted, the water reaches up to 140 meters.
Jardin Anglais (English Garden)
When you cross the Mont Blanc Bridge to the other side of the city, you will see Jardin Anglais (English Garden) ) park welcomes. Here is a beautiful clock made of flowers.. When you see this clock, you realize that you have come to the capital of the clock.. As soon as you raise your head, you see an advertisement for a watch brand on the top floor of almost every building.. Dozens of watch brands from Switzerland are written on the buildings.. In this part of the city, the top floors of the buildings were indeed used as clockworks.. Clock makers have exhibited their skills in apartments with the best sunlight.
Old City
Among these buildings, ‘Old City’ You’re going to the city. You can visit the Reform Museum, Tavel House and Saint-Pierre Cathedral in the old town. Afterwards, you can enjoy yourself at the cafes in the area.. There is not much nightlife in the center of Geneva. Or it’s better to say no to everyone.. But there are great night parties in Geneva that you can attend as a special guest.
On the other hand, Geneva 17. Thanks to those who fled the Protestant massacre in France in the 19th century, it became a clock center.. It would not be a lie if we say that Geneva today owes its name to the ‘clock center of the world’ to the more than 3,000 Protestant watchmakers who fled to Geneva from France in those days.
Le Gruyere
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The other elements that come to mind when Geneva is mentioned are banking, cheese, chocolate.. You come across a bank every step of the way in Geneva.. It is even said that there are bank vaults under Lake Leman.. For the best cheese and chocolate, you need to go a little bit out of the city.
Le Gruyere, 1.5 hours from Geneva by road, is an old medieval town and perhaps the best address for the best cheeses.. And like almost everywhere in Europe, this place is very well preserved.. Le Gruyere has a small church, a castle and a square.
Where to Eat and Drink in La Gruyer?
Fondue and raclette made of gruyere cheese unique to the region are at the restaurants in the square. selling. To make fondue, butter and flour are roasted a little, then Gruyere cheese is placed in a pan.. Then white wine is added to this mixture.. So specify in advance if you don’t want anything alcoholic. One of the drinks that goes best with fondue is tea.. Fondue served with long forks. You stick some bread or boiled potatoes on the tip of your fork. Then put it in the fondue pan.. If you drop your bread or potatoes in the pan, all the drinks are from you.. At least that’s what an old Swiss tradition says.. For the raclette, a large gruyere cheese mold is placed in a small diameter toaster.. You rub the melted cheese on your bread or boiled potatoes with a knife and eat it.
Chocolate is Eaten at Cailler
For the best chocolate, you need to go to the Cailler Region.. It’s 20 minutes from Le Gruyere.. Cailler, who gave the region its name, is one of the oldest chocolate producers in Switzerland. It is said that the first milk chocolate was produced by this brand. There is a very nice chocolate museum in the Cailler factory.. In the museum, the bringing of cocoa from the Americas to Europe by the famous explorer Cortez, its praise in the Spanish Palace, the descent of cocoa and chocolate to the public with the French Revolution are explained very well.. 19 in the last chapter.. The rise of Cailler and other Swiss chocolate makers in the 19th century. They left the best for last. Because a very enjoyable chocolate tasting awaits you at the exit of the museum.
Cross Leman Lake by car, train or ferry.. You will see many beautiful cities, mansions and beaches on the coasts.. You see Nestle’s first factory, Switzerland-based Migros’ main plant, the mansion of the famous British Rothschild Family and many other beautiful buildings along the way.
Things to Do in Geneva
A city if Geneva won’t let you get bored with the different activities it offers.. Of course if you have enough money. As you know, Switzerland is one of the most expensive cities in Europe.. Well, what can those who have money do in this city?
Boat Tours in Lake Leman-Yvoire
By the way, it is not possible to go to Geneva and return without taking a nice ferry cruise.. A ferry departs every half hour from the central port.. Ferries departing from here also stop at the French shores of Lake Leman.. You can get off at any stop you want.. Every stop is a very well preserved medieval town because. The last stop is the town of Yvoire in France.. Here, too, there is a tiny castle and dozens of shops selling handmade ornaments around it.
This town is very close to the point where the Alps cross the border of Italy, France and Switzerland.. There is a 250-kilometer ski track on the upper part of Yvoire, and these three countries have lands on this track.. You can ski in three different countries in one day.. You can reach the highest points of the Alps by trains departing from Geneva.
