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 …
Previous Next Swiss Parliament The Seat of the Swiss Government has been sparkling with fresh splendor since May 2008 after comprehensive renovations. Guided tours are available. In 1848, Bern was elected as Switzerland’s Federal Capital. However, the Bundeshaus, with its terrace and the Bundesplatz square, is much more than just the seat of the Swiss …
Paradeplatz The intersection between Zurich’ lake, old town and Bahnhofstrasse is known throughout the world as a financial center. Paradeplatz – the heart of the Bahnhofstrasse and the main nodal point of the Zurich tram network and the stop is served by lines 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13 and 17. In the 17th …
The most visited museum showcases the past, present and future of mobility The Lucerne Museum of Transport is the most famous museum in Switzerland. It includes various exhibits, theme parks, and simulations. The Museum of Transport in Lucerne also is one of the most comprehensive mobility museums in Europe. The museum is with its display areas …
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, …