Tue, Jan 19, 2016
Believe it or not, but the best place in Europe
where to go in the fall is Geneva.
Geneva is the third largest city in Switzerland after Zurich and
Basel. He stands among the mountains at an altitude of 375 meters. This is protestant
Rome, the land of peacemakers, watchmakers, bankers and chocolate factories.
Geneva is amazingly elegant. It’s nice to work here, but even better
relax.
Other European cities, of course, are also quite good, although in Rome
at this time of year it often rains, in Berlin it’s already cool, and at
Paris, even in November, queues remain. But in a little
An inexplicable
Charm. It is not by chance that the stars of world scenes, crowned heads and
oil kings remain in Geneva live.
On the one hand, what is special about it? Common European
a town in which there are no museums comparable to the Louvre or
The Dresden Gallery, no opera houses like La Scala or
Grand Opera. This is just a paradise for ordinary people, chic, cozy and up to
impossible orderly little paradise.
Of course, how can he not be ordered if this quality
diligently imparted here as much as six hundred years, since the time
Reformation, and took root so successfully that commitment to
order, thoroughness and dimensionality have become distinctive
character traits of almost every Genevets. And yet autumn
morning, met on the openwork balcony in one of Geneva
hotels, will be remembered forever, as one of the most beautiful
experiences. Will give your charm extraordinary landscapes forever
young Geneva, representing a strangely harmonious blend of nature
and pure urban landscape. Hit pure geometric shapes
the Alps darkening in the distance. Burst into the lungs cool and fresh
autumn air, flown right from Lake Geneva and will force
take a deep deep breath.
You did not know that in Geneva there is a lake? Oh, there is, and some more! Varnish
Lehman, the main diamond of Geneva. Huge blue mirror
glittering crescent moon stretched at the foot of the Alps. Of his
The Rhone River flows from the south-western part, and along it, as well as
the lake itself, and the beauty Geneva is located. Her banks and hotels
thoughtfully consider their reflection in the water surface, watching
how yachts and boats slowly pass by, and beautiful parks,
especially picturesque in the autumn when the leaves on the trees are burning all
shades from purple to gold, decorate the coast.
And only a giant fountain, beating right from the middle of the lake,
lends momentum to this peaceful landscape. The wind, often changing its
direction, makes it look like a huge waving flag and
for a minute does not freeze in immobility. Streams of water crumble
splashes from time to time reaching the embankment. To the fountain leads
long pier, which, with a good wind, you can walk dry
the fountain itself, but if the wind is not lucky, even an umbrella will
useless.
This fountain, despite its young age, became the main
the symbol of Geneva and therefore is depicted on all postcards, magnets and
other souvenirs. Since tourists must visit
Same Before, the city authorities decided not to turn it off at all. Well, perhaps
only during the hurricane wind. True, for the winter the fountain is turned off,
but in the fall you have the opportunity to admire it. Special
чарует и завораживает Varnish Леман ночью.
In its smooth surface, now no longer turquoise, but dark, almost agate,
lush neon advertisements are reflected, a thin long necklace
the lights of Mont Blanc are sparkling, and the special extravaganza of colors is created by Zhe Do
(the second tallest fountain in the world) when its streams are highlighted. AND
it seems that the magic light pole shot up to the very heavens, but
then crumbles into a myriad of the smallest fire flowers that
поглощает Varnish Леман, чтобы вновь и вновь вернуть их к жизни.
The main symbol of Lake Geneva is swans. This is all for Geneva
equal to owls for athens. Genevans относятся к ним нежно и трепетно
and by all means every weekend come feed specially stocked
dried bread. This lake has inspired people at all times.
Shocked by the beauty of the mountain lake, which more resembles the sea,
Peder Mork Monsted artists, Ferdinand Hodler captured him on
your canvases. AND, кажется, глядя на их работы, что вы вновь и вновь
you feel a slightly bitter smell of fresh leaves, the aroma of coffee and
roasted chestnuts.
Yes, Geneva, perhaps, someone will seem rustic, but at the same time
It must be admitted that she is adorable, wonderfully beautiful. Her
streets, bridges, houses and squares are just amazing, and the embankment can be
boldly give the title of the most beautiful in the whole of Europe. Numerous
flower gardens, squares and parks with magnificent well-groomed trees are good in
any time of the year, but in the fall they are simply beautiful. Such
you will not see amazing colors, probably, in one city
of the world.
Walking in Geneva, you can head to the Palace of Nations, which
surrounded by a park that is open to visitors only on rare days,
see the buildings of the World Trade Organization, International
Red Cross, the World Health Organization and many
others. And you can spend time in the Old Town, and along the narrow streets
get to St. Peter’s Cathedral – the main cultural
sights of Geneva. It began to build in times
Gothic, in the 12th century, and finished already in the era of the Reformation, and this
left a significant imprint on his appearance. However, the view from the towers
the most magnificent opens, it’s worth overcoming 157
steps uncomfortable spiral staircase.
Another undoubted cultural value Genevins consider
Russian-built Orthodox Church in the 19th century. Money on her
Grand Duchess Anna Feodorovna herself complained. This church
called an architectural masterpiece, it is in fact very beautiful –
small, cozy, surrounded by slender golden birch trees. Genevans
love this little church very much and always advise its tourists
look.
Most likely, they like it because it is very different from
local temples in the spirit of the harsh reformed
asceticism. Built in Byzantine style, with elegant domes,
she seems like an intricate box, striking in its brightness and
cheerfulness. No matter what they say, mutual differences are always
attract
Perhaps for the same reason I like Geneva so much.
