UN Headquarter The United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) in Geneva, Switzerland, is one of the four major offices of the United Nations where numerous different UN agencies have a joint presence. The main UNOG administrative offices are located inside the Palais des Nations complex, which was originally constructed for the League of Nations between 1929 and 1938. The building has housed the European headquarters of …
UN Broken Chair Broken Chair is a monumental sculpture in wood by the Swiss artist Daniel Berset, constructed by the carpenter Louis Genève. It is constructed of 5.5 tons of wood and is 12 metres (39 feet) high. This image has been around the world and is now regarded as one of the most iconic pieces of 21st century art. It depicts …
The Red Cross Headquarter The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a humanitarian organization based in Geneva, Switzerland, and a three-time Nobel Prize Laureate. Emotion, discovery, reflection: The Museum offers you a unique opportunity to enter into the history of humanitarian action. ICRC headquarters in Geneva supports the delegations that carry out our humanitarian work from around 80 …
CERN Headquarters The Globe of Science and Innovation is a visitor center, designed to inform visitors about the significant research being carried out at CERN. Two permanent exhibitions, guided tours and a cycle route engage you in the discovery of particle physics. The wooden structure, which is 27 metres (89 ft) high and 40 metres (130 ft) in diameter, …
Lake Geneva & Fountain The Jet d’Eau, the symbol steeped in history is a large fountain in Geneva, Switzerland and is one of the city’s most famous landmarks. Jet d’Eau, literally meaning ‘water jet’, is the huge Fountain on the Geneva Lake, in the city of Geneva, Switzerland. It is one of the tallest fountain in the world. Originally, …
Rue du Rhône – Luxury and Quality The Rue du Rhône is the luxury shoppers’ paradise where the world’s top brands enhance. Geneva is nestled like a sparkling jewel on the shores of Lake Geneva. Here everything exudes luxury, quality, elegance and a cosmopolitan lifestyle. Rue du Rhône is the place for shopping addicts with a …
Geneva – The Global city Geneva is the second-most populous city after Zurich in Switzerland. The city is the most well-known city of Romandy. It is known as the French-speaking part of Switzerland. Geneva is called as a global city, a financial centre, and a worldwide centre for diplomacy. It is all because of the presence of numerous international organizations, including the …