Geneva: A Mix of History and Expensive Stuff

Geneva is a city of banks and watches, expensive watches, that is.

It was my first time to travel alone in Europe. From Lausanne, I took the train and I was quite nervous all through out because it was just me and I don’t speak their language.

I joined a free walking tour, in english (in case you were wondering Haha), which included the most important monuments of Geneva. Like the monument of Henry Durant who was the founder of Red Cross, the Reformation wall, St. Peter’s Cathedral and many others. We were supposed to see the Jet d’Eau but it doesn’t operate during winter. I also crossed one of the most expensive street in the world! I just crossed it, didn’t even bother to see the stores. Lol.

I only spent approximately three hours in Geneva because it was freaking cold! It was -5º C at that time and I’m not really a fan of the cold. Right after the tour, I headed back to Lausanne to get some warm rest.

Our meeting point at Clock Tower, Pont de l’Ile at Place Bel-Air

Credit Suisse - One of the banks in Geneva

Some random (beautiful) view

Rue de la Corraterie

Henry Durant - Founder of Red Cross

Guillaume Henri Dufour

Geneva University

Locals playing chess at Parc de Bastion

The Reformation Wall

Old Town

Bicycles parked along the street of Old Town

At the center of the Old Town

Higher vantage view of the Old Town

St. Pierre (Peter) Cathedral

Inside St. Pierre (Peter) Cathedral which was turned into a Protestant church

The street where all of the most expensive things in the world are sold - Rue du Rhone

The Flower Clock - Tribute to Geneva’s watchmakers

Some statue I didn't know facing the lake where Jet d'Eau is located