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| European Organisation for Nuclear Research |
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The European Organisation for Nuclear Research, or simply called CERN, is definitely the world's largest centre for particle physics and was founded in 1954. This huge laboratory, which even expands over to France, employs the world's greatest scientists who unify their force to study the basics of matter and the forces that hold it together. It is very well known for its particle accelerator, a huge and impressive machine spanning over 27 kilometres of circular tube, which collides electrons and positrons to create new forms of matter.
Due to its popularity, you will have to book your visit to CERN one month in advance, but the three-hour guided tour to the labs is free of charge.
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| Jet d'Eau |
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How can you stay in Geneva and not visit the famous Jet d'Eau? You simply can't miss the world's biggest water fountain located right in the middle of the city, in a place called "La rade". The majestuous fountain exists already since the 19th century and became, with time, a major touristic attraction and at the same time the symbol of Geneva. It is impressively high, 140 metres, and is propelling 500 litres of water per second at a speed of 200 kilometres per hour. You can best view the Jet d'Eau from the Quai du Général-Guisan and if you travel by plane to Geneva, don't forget to take a look out of the plane window when you land or take off as it can already be seen from the sky.
Have yourself photographed in front of the fountain and make it an unforgetable souvenir of your stay in Geneva.
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| Location: Quai du Général-Guisan, La Rade |
| Flower Clock |
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Not far away from the Jet d'Eau, near the English Garden, you will find Geneva's next world record breaking monument, that is the Flower Clock. A huge clock of more than 5 metres diameter made of sophisticated technology and largely decorated with about 6,500 seasonal flowers. This masterpiece of art is a symbol for the worldwide-renowned watch industry of Geneva.
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| Location: Quai du Général-Guisan, Jardin Anglais |
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