2 Unforgettable Geneva Experiences
Put that ski equipment in a locker at the departure point of your transfer from Geneva to Avoriaz and get out and enjoy the exciting city of Geneva
. The attractions below are consistently ranked in the top five things to do in the city, because, the general consensus is, they are awesome! Both are very accessible, central and within walking distance within this amazing city.
Patek Philippe Museum
Thinking watches? Well the chances are high that its not long before you think Swiss watches. If you love watches, take time before you jump on the transfer from Geneva to Avoriaz and think the Patek Philippe Museum at Les Savoises, 1205! Technology and design buffs will feel like theyve died and gone to heaven.
Just a short walk from the Museum of Modern Art, watch lovers from around the globe flock to the Patek Phillipe Museum to immerse themselves in the companys 160 year history of creating some of the worlds finest timepieces. Acclaimed as one of the worlds best collections of horologic history in existence, the collections focus is divided between work of the master craftspeople of the esteemed Patek Phillipe Company and a celebration of the the place of the timepiece in European history.
An ideal way to spend an afternoon prior to your departure from Geneva to Avoriaz is exploring this fabulous collection. The four floors of the history and the evolution of watches through the ages is educational and breathtaking.
The museum hosts two permanent displays: the Antiques Collection and the Patek Philippe Collection. The Antique Collection displays the work of Genevese, Swiss, and European watchmakers between the 16th and 19th centuries. The Patek collection concerns itself with 160 years of the admired companys history, showcased via displays and audio-visual, multilingual presentations and guided tours. But watch out; the intricacy of the beautiful watches and enamels and the wonder of the skilled craftsmanship and technology involved in their creation will ensure that you will forever appreciate the ubiquitous timepiece with fresh eyes.
Palais des Nations - UNOG
Some may assume that a tour of a government building would be dry and uninteresting. But think again, this is the Palais des Nations, after all. On your tour you will see the thirty rooms where some of the worlds most important decisions are made, where the great minds of our planet come together to discuss the world's problems.
The UNOG, The Palais, sits atop Ariana Park overlooking Lake Geneva. Towering over the 35 hectares of tended grounds, the stunning art deco building is the worlds biggest and most dynamic centre of conference diplomacy, the place where nation can meet nation. The United Nations central goal is the promotion of the unity of humankind in all its cultural diversity, and to this end the buildings and grounds are a testament, a living museum displaying the art and culture of the world.
A memorial to the worlds desire for justice and peace and a celebration of the human condition is seen manifest in the plethora of artworks, given as gifts from the Member states of the League and the United Nations and other organisations and individuals that adorn the estate.
The art collection of UNOG is unique as it is unbound by certain historic periods, types of art or cultural focus. It is eclectic, diverse and punctuated by the unexpected. The collection has grown and migrated out from the interior walls to encompass the UN grounds. Today, the collection comprises a plethora of sculptures, frescoes, stained glass panels, tapestries, paintings, portrait drawings, engravings, prints, posters and even caricatures. Outside the arboretum abounds with sculptures and monuments and over 600 species of tree donated from countries far and wide. The flora buffs will appreciate the detailed educational plaques that tell of the species and its country of origin.
As a global citizen The United Nations in the Heart of Europe as it is known, is an important and unforgettable experience for everyone who gets the opportunity to explore it. It will enrich your understanding of the machinations of the Human Rights Council and the League of Nations and certainly fuel your imagination for your journey from Geneva to Avoriaz.
by: Lukas Johannes
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