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Ginevra (città)

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Genève
Stato: Svizzera
Cantone: Ginevra
Distretto:  
Circolo:  
Lingua ufficiale: Francese
Latitudine:  46° 12' N N
Longitudine:  06° 08' E E
Altitudine: 374 m s.l.m.
Superficie: 15,86 km²
Popolazione:
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Densità
(2008)
185.862 ab.
11.668 ab./
km²
Frazioni: Quartieri di Ginevra  
Comuni contigui: Carouge, Chêne-Bougeries, Cologny, Lancy, Le Grand-Saconnex, Pregny-Chambésy, Vernier, Veyrier
CAP: 1200-1209
1211
1215
1240
1289
Pref. tel: 022
Codice BFS: 6621
Targa: GE
Abitanti: Genevois
Sito istituzionale


Ginevra (francese: Genève, tedesco: Genf, romancio: Genevra), capitale dell'omonimo cantone, è la seconda città più popolata della Svizzera dopo Zurigo, situata dove il lago di Ginevra riconfluisce nel fiume Rodano.

Perno centrale di tutta la regione in materia di economia, di salute, di istruzione, di cultura e di trasporti, la sua area urbana forma un importante agglomerazione transfrontaliera che prende il nome di bacino franco-valdo-ginevrino.

Seconda piazza finanziaria del paese, secondo Mercer Consulting Ginevra è la metropoli che offre la più alta qualità della vita al mondo assieme a Zurigo, davanti a Vancouver e Vienna.

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Etimologia [modifica]

Il nome Ginevra è di origine celtica: Genava. Anche se Ginevra è menzionata come Genava in dei testi latini, il nome stesso è fondamentalmente celtico. Fu poi trasformato dalle lingue e culture successive. È così che in francoprovenzale lo si ritrova come Geneva. Nelle lingue nazionali elvetiche altre che l'italiano, Ginevra si scrive Genf in tedesco, Genève in francese e Genevra in romancio.

 

Storia [modifica]

I primi abitanti della zona dove sarebbe sorta Ginevra furono gli Allobrogi. Occupata da Giulio Cesare nel 58 a.C., divenne insediamento fortificato, facendo parte della provincia romana della Gallia Narbonense.

Alla caduta dell'Impero Romano è occupata prima dai Burgundi nel V secolo, poi dai Franchi nel 534, divenendo successivamente capitale del Regno di Borgogna ed ancora dopo entrando a far parte del Sacro Romano Impero Germanico nel 1032, pur godendo di una certa autonomia.

Entrando nel 1536 in un unione con Berna e Friburgo, cacciò dalla città il vescovo ed adottò la Riforma protestante di Martin Lutero, accogliendo Giovanni Calvino. Questi insieme a Guglielmo Farel guidò la città ad una vincente resistenza agli assalti dei Duchi di Savoia. In questi tempi fu prima una rigida repubblica teocratica ma poi si convertì in una terra d'asilo di Protestanti perseguitati dai Cattolici e di intelletuali in disaccordo con la chiesa papale. Venne così chiamata Roma protestante.

Annessa alla Francia rivoluzionaria nel 1798, divenendo capoluogo del Dipartimento del Lemano; questo fino alla caduta di Napoleone nel 1814.

Nel 1815 entrò a far parte della Confederazione Elvetica.

 

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Sito [modifica]

Vista dall'alto della città

Ginevra, centro commerciale, bancario, industriale, intellettuale e universitario si estende all'estremità sud-ovest del lago Lemano, sulle due rive del Rodano, nel cuore di una vallata chiusa poiché circondata dalle montagne (montagne che si trovano tutte in territorio francese come, a titolo di esempi, i Voirons, il Salève, il Mont de Sion, il Vuache e la catena montuosa del Giura).

La vieille-ville (parte storica della città), costituita dai quartieri Centro-città e Saint-Gervais, si è formata sopra ed attorno ad una collina sulla riva sinistra del lago. Questa collina costituisce sin dalla preistoria un rifugio naturale protetto dal lago, dal Rodano, dall'Arve, dalle paludi e dai fossati a est. La città si espande durante il XIX secolo, dopo la demolizione delle fortificazioni (1850-1880).

Nella baia di Ginevra vi sono le pierres du Niton, due rocce che emergono dal lago datanti dell'ultima glaciazione. Una di queste fu scelta dal generale Guillaume-Henri Dufour come punto di riferimento per il calcolo di tutte le altitudini in Svizzera.

Nel 2000, la città ottenne il premio Wakker della Lega svizzera del patrimonio nazionale per il suo concetto di ammodernamento delle rive del Rodano ed il suo ambiente urbano particolarmente curato. Il progetto del Fil du Rhône fu allora messo progressivamente in opera.

 

Clima [modifica]

A Ginevra, l'inverno è freddo e solitamente poco soleggiato. In questa stagione, vi possono essere, a varie riprese, giornate senza che il ghiaccio si sciolga o che la temperatura non salga sopra i -10°C. Quando la bise soffia, la sensazione del freddo è accentuata e può rendere le condizioni meteorologiche assai proibitive. Il sole resta relativamente raro poiché nascosto da degli strati o dalla nebbia. Dal mese di marzo, le temperature aumentano e divengono quasi estive a fine maggio. Tuttavia, le precipitazioni si intensificano, in particolare sottoforma di temporali a maggio. Questi possono essere di breve durata ma di forte intensità. Le estati sono spesso calde e piuttosto umide. Se a settembre il clima assomiglia ancora a quello estivo, il clima si raffredda poi assai rapidamente per diventare quasi invernale a novembre. L'autunno è anche la stagione delle nebbie.

Mese Gen Feb Mar Apr Mag Giu Lug Ago Set Ott Nov Dic Anno
Media delle temperature minime (°C) -1.9 -0.9 0.8 4.1 8 11.3 13.3 13 10.3 6.6 2.1 -0.5 5.5
Media delle temperature massime (°C) 3.7 5.9 9.8 13.9 18.4 22.2 25.3 24.4 20.8 14.9 8.4 4.5 14.4
Temperatura min. assoluta (°C) -19 -17 -7 -5 -2 3 5 5 -2 -2 -11 -11 -19
Temperatura max. assoluta (°C) 14 19 25 26 29 32 35 35 32 27 20 19 35
Precipitazioni (mm) 82 83 81 66 78 91 68 80 82 78 94 88 970
Numero di giorni di pioggia (>0.9mm) 11 10 10 9 11 10 8 9 8 9 10 10 115
Numero di giorni di gelo 20 16.2 12.5 3.1 0.2 0 0 0 0 0.9 8.2 16.7 77.8
Sources : Ufficio federale della meteorologia e climatologia MeteoSvizzera
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Statistiche climatiche di Ginevra (Météo France)

 

Trasporti [modifica]

 

Bus, filobus, tram e battelli [modifica]

L'unica compagnia di trasporti pubblici del cantone di Ginevra, oltre alle Ferrovie Federali Svizzere, è la TPG (Transports Publics Genevois). In seno alla città, la TPG gestisce una fitta e ramificata rete di autobus e filobus nonché una rete di tram in piena rinascita. Un servizio di battelli assicura gli spostamenti tra le due sponde del lago. Quest'ultimo, inizialmente a scopo turistico, è in pieno sviluppo come trasporto urbano pratico e veloce. Ci sono alcune aziende che hanno ricevuto in subappalto dalla TPG alcune linee, ma usano lo stesso sistema tariffario e in genere usano veicoli con i colori TPG. All'utente normale questo sistema di subappaltare le linee non causa nessuna variazione nel servizio, un servizio che è sempre impeccabile, di qualità e molto ramificato.

 

Aerei [modifica]

Vista dall'alto dell'aeroporto di Cointrin

L'Aeroporto Internazionale di Ginevra‎, ubicato a Cointrin, dista meno di dieci minuti dal centro-città ed è comodamente accessibile in autobus o in treno. Grandi compagnie aeree fra le quali Swiss, Air France, Lufthansa, British Airways e EasyJet propongono dei collegamenti verso destinazioni in tutta Europa e nel resto del mondo. Ogni anno, vi transitano circa 10 milioni di passeggeri.

 

Auto [modifica]

Ginevra è collegata alla rete autostradale svizzera grazie alla A1 e a quella francese mediante la A40.

 

Ferrovie [modifica]

Stazione FFS di Ginevra Cornavin

La città è servita dalle reti ferroviarie svizzera (FFS) e francese (SNCF). Dei TGV diretti collegano la metropoli ginevrina con Parigi et Marsiglia. Dei treni regionali circolano fra Lancy-Pont-Rouge et Coppet e il RER (Rhône Express Régional) collega Ginevra con Bellegarde. Queste due linee regionali appaiono oggi insufficienti e servono in modo ineguale l'hinterland della città. Il Réseau express régional sarà veramente completo quando sarà realizzato il progetto del CEVA [1] (Cornavin-Eaux-Vives-Annemasse) che è pianificato sin dal 1884. Collegando la rete ferroviaria elvetica a quella francese della Haute-Savoie (mediante una galleria sotto una parte della città), i treni potranno circolare nella regione transfrontaliera circostante a Ginevra e, con delle nuove stazioni, saranno finalmente servite delle zone già densamente popolate.

La stazione FFS di Cornavin è anche il punto di partenza della pista ciclabile nazionale numero 1 denominata Route du Rhône che si protrae fino a Andermatt.


 

 

Organizzazioni ed enti internazionali [modifica]

Ginevra è la sede di molte organizzazioni internazionali, tra cui l'Organizzazione Mondiale del Commercio (World Trade Organization, WTO), il CERN (Conseil Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire), l'Organizzazione Internazionale per le Standardizzazioni (ISO), il Concilio Mondiale delle Chiese e diverse Organizzazioni delle Nazioni Unite, come l'Organizzazione Mondiale per la Sanità (OMS), l'Organizzazione Internazionale per il Lavoro, l'Alto Commissariato delle Nazioni Unite per i Rifugiati (UNHCR), l'Alto Commissariato delle Nazioni Unite per i Diritti Umani (UNHCHR), Il Fondo delle Nazioni Unite per l'Infanzia (UNICEF), l'Organizzazione Mondiale per la Proprietà Intellettuale (WIPO), l'Organizzazione Internazionale per le Migrazioni (IOM) e altre. Ginevra ospita anche il Comitato Internazionale della Croce Rossa e Mezzaluna Rossa Internazionale e Amnesty International. Fu anche la sede della Società delle Nazioni fino alla sua chiusura.

 

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  1. ^ CEVA Liaison ferroviaire Cornavin - Eaux-Vives - Annemasse (CEVA.ch)

 

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  Comuni del Canton Ginevra  
Aire-la-Ville | Anières | Avully | Avusy | Bardonnex | Bellevue | Bernex | Carouge | Cartigny | Céligny | Chancy | Chêne-Bougeries | Chêne-Bourg | Choulex | Collex-Bossy | Collonge-Bellerive | Cologny | Confignon | Corsier | Dardagny | Genthod | Ginevra (Genève) | Gy | Hermance | Jussy | Laconnex | Lancy | Le Grand-Saconnex | Meinier | Meyrin | Onex | Perly-Certoux | Plan-les-Ouates | Pregny-Chambésy | Presinge | Puplinge | Russin | Satigny | Soral | Thônex | Troinex | Vandœuvres | Vernier | Versoix | Veyrier
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Geneva has for long been Switzerland’s most cosmopolitan city. Located at the southwestern end of Lac Léman – the country’s largest lake – and astride the Rhône, Geneva is the departure point for lake steamers. Only an arrival by water can convey just how well positioned the city is, with foreground hills rising against a milieu of mountains. The river bisects the city – some refer to the north side as the right bank and the south as the left bank. The city centre is to be found on both shores, with the main railway station and the suburbs to the north of the river and the Old Town (Vieille Ville) to the south of the river.

Settled since Neolithic times, Geneva became an imperial city in the year 1032, under Emperor Conrad II, before achieving independence in the year 1530 and joining the Swiss Confederation in 1814. Geneva’s reputation for religious tolerance during the Reformation proved to be of major influence on its subsequent development.

For many centuries, exiles from religious or political persecution chose the city as their safe haven, ranging from the English regicides in the 17th century to Lenin in the early 20th century. Even the manufacture of watches was fostered by one of the most intolerant of religious exiles, John Calvin, who resided here from 1541 to his death in 1564. This amazing mix of nationalities, coupled with the fact that most émigrés were of an intellectual disposition, led to the establishment of different centres of learning. These soon developed such a fine reputation that Geneva became a popular choice for the sons (and later daughters) of wealthy families to finish their education.

Switzerland’s famed neutrality had a part to play in encouraging international organisations to locate their headquarters in Geneva, which today boasts over 200, raising an always numerous foreign community to 1/3 of the population. The catalyst for choosing Geneva was the decision in the year 1919 to set up the headquarters of the League of Nations, predecessor of the United Nations, in the city. Although the UN moved to New York in 1945, Geneva has kept its European office in the second largest building on the Continent (Palace of Versailles is the largest). Other important organisations based in the Geneva are the International Committee of the Red Cross – founded by the Swiss Henri Dunant in 1864 – and the World Health Organisation.

The city is also a major banking centre – a ‘city of wealth by stealth’ as the British actor Robert Morley puts it – and plays an important role in the manufacture of watches, scientific instruments, jewellery and foodstuffs. These roles have contributed to it being a costly city in which to live or stay, although it has much to offer the visitor, principally the Old Town and some fine museums.

Geneva is a well organized and clean city. Its exceptional public transport system, coupled with the ease and pleasure of walking around the centre, make a car unnecessary, even a nuisance.

The city enjoys a mild central European climate with moderately low rainfall. The super rich community of international civil servants and tax exiles demand good food, entertainment and top hotels and Geneva provides it all. Beneath the stereotypical surface of diamonds and watches, however, one finds a tolerant and safe society with the Genevois strangely similar to the British – reserved but polite.
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Say 'Geneva' to a person and what will come up first? An inhabitant of the city itself will probably say that it is 'a continent on its own'. Say it to a foreigner and he or she will probably refer to the building of the United Nations located in Geneva. After the foundation of the Red Cross in 1864, Geneva became the home of many international organizations. The European head-office is located here still, together with departments of organizations, such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Centre for Particle Physics (CERN).

Geneva is divided in two parts by the Rhone river that flows out of the lac Leman (lake Geneva). The old city is located on the southern shore (rive gauche or left bank), the train station north of the river, and the airport north-west of the city,straddling the French border, but only a short bus ride away. Most sights are within easy walking distance and the public transport system (with busses and trams) is very reliable.

This 'smallest of the large capitals', as it is called, offers nearly everthing, ranging from extensive banking and shopping areas to rich artistic and cultural input. Geneva is packed with museums and, to a lesser extent, historical sights. When you have had it for the day, go to one of the many parks, largely created by the financial imput of many wealthy citizens. Most of the time during the summer, you can watch a free concert in one of the theatres or simply prepare yourself for the nightlife in Geneva.

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The building of the United Nations is one of the famous buildings in Geneva. This enormous complex, which covers a surface area equal to that of Versailles, was completed in 1936. Since 1946 it has housed the offices of the United Nations.

Besides this, Geneva has over thirty museums. Together with the private galleries, they house some prestigious collections, which bear witness to the creativity and cultural influence of Geneva. For those interested in history and architecture, the Old Town has a number of exceptional sites and Genevan emblems, such as the Jet d'Eau Fountain' and the Floral Clock.

When you want to breathe in some fresh air, you can find lushy parks and splendid botanical gardens.
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Musée Rath
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Very nice museum on the place neuve that does good expositions. I visited (jan-2004) an expo on Hodler (Swiss painter) that was very interesting.
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Auditoire Calvin
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Auditoire Calvin was first a chapel in the 5th century, and then a parish seat in the 13th century. It also lodged John Knox in 1555. He, along with Thomas Bodley (future founder of the library of Oxford) and Miles Coverdale, collaborated on the first English Bible for household use which came to be called the 'Geneva Bible'.
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openinghours: June to September: Closed on Mon., Tues-Sat. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. October to May : Closed on Mon., Tues-Sat. 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to noon and 2- 5 p.m.
Musée Automobiles Motos et Cycles
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The Automobile and Cycle Museum displays a collection of some 120 vintage cars, motor-cycles and bicycles. The cars were all built before World War 2. The motor-cycle collection covers the period of 1896-1950. The museums is open daily from 2-6 p.m. except Monday and Tuesday. The busses No. 1-4 will bring you there.
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Centre d'Iconographie Genevoise
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Musée Mamco Art Moderne et Contemporain
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Musée Militaire Genevois & Musée des Suisses à l'E
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Actually you can visit two museums at the same place, the Domaine de Penthes. One museum exhibits objects and paintings about the relations between Switzerland and other countries. The General Dufour pavillion houses a collection of uniforms, documents and weapons illustrating the history of the army. Phone +41-22-7349021 for further information. Admission: Adults pay 5 Sfr; reduced rate 3.50 Sfr; children 1.50 Sfr (under 6 free).
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Musée d'Art et Histoire
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The Art and History Museum is Switzerland’s only encyclopedic museum, covering the whole of western culture, from its origins to the present. The exhibitions consists of three sectors that comprise Archeology, Beaux-Arts (paintings from Renaissance to modern times and sculptures of such modern artists as Houdon and Rodin) and Applied Arts. It is open daily from 10 am - 5 pm, Mondays closed. Guided tours available. The busses No. 3,5,6,8,17 can bring you to the museum.
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Musée Histoire des Sciences
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Musée Histoire Naturelle
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Musée Barbier-Mueller
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Musée Cabinet des Estampes
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La Macchia Giuseppe
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Camping equipment and camper service
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Geneva Tourism
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Open: Monday - Friday 8.30 am till 5:30 pm

Office on the first floor
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Hospital de la Tour
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address: Av. J.-D.-Maillard 3, 1217 Meyrin
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University Hospital
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Police
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Fire-brigade
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Medical Emergency & Ambulances
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Doctor
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Doctors' emergency visits at home
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Since Easyjet connects Geneva to London, Amsterdam and a few other European cities it has become an easy place to fly to. The airport is on the border with France and there are regular trains to the city center.

Geneva is the hub of many railway and motorway connections so getting there by car or by train is very easy.

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Geneva Airport to Sion
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Are there any trains from geneva airport to Sion on 31/07/07
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Arthur's Club Legend

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It won’t be difficult to find a café at Place du Bourg de Four. An empty seat might be more of a problem, especially during summer when the terraces are packed with people watching the world go by. The Old Town is a good area to head for when you’re looking for some entertainment during night-time as well as the Rues basses. There are plenty of bars and discos and the venues where you can hear and see live music performed are still increasing. Check the newspaper for the latest news on what’s happening where in Geneva during your stay.
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The Batiment des Forces Motrices
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The Comedie de Geneva
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Theatre du Grutli
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The Grand Theatre
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Bypass
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Popular spot with students and youngsters who like techno music.
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Arthur's rivegauche
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Located between one loop of the Rhône and the street of the same name, right in the centre, this is a cozy bar. All the chairs are different and very comfy. Prices are not very low. 4,00 SFr for a coffee or 6,00 for a beer. Prices go up after 21:00 clock. Service is great. French cuisine for lunch and dinner or aperitif and after until 2:00 am.... just try it.
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address: 7-9, rue du Rhône
zipcode: 1204 Geneva
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tel: +41 (0)22 810 32 60
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Le Rêve d'Or
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Don’t be afraid that you’ll fall asleep in this club where they play electronic music most of the time. Can get crowded in the weekends.
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address: Quai des Forces-Motrices 4
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Le Roi Ubu
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Le Roi Ubu is known for it's vibrant young clientele and it's location in the centre of the Old Town.

In winter people stay inside the bar but in summer people sit on the terrace with their beverages.
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Moulin à Danses
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The 80’s music from the weekends is altered with techno in the weekends. Dress to kill (or to dance the night away)
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Sud des Alpes
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Contemporary jazz and good improvisations.
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address: Rue des Alpes 10
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An Stram Gram
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Back Side
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Probably the hottest place to got to with a good dance floor and the biggest chance of waking up next to someone you didn’t know before you entered the building.
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Arthur's
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Arthur's Club Legend
Arthur's Club Legend

The Arthur's Club was the biggest night-club of Switzerland (now Casino du Lac). The three dance floors with different music styles attracted trendy people from all over the town. Just go to www.arthurs.ch to revive the legend and discover the Arthur's World.
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Le Baroque
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I recommend that people avoid this nightclub at all costs. While in Geneva for our cousin's wedding, my sister and I attended her bachelorette party at Le Baroque. The party was hosted by her "friend" who knew people at this club. Our host collected money and was to pay the bill. As my sister and I tried to leave the club we were prevented from leaving by two male staff members who claimed our party had not paid our bill. They would not allow us to call the party's host nor anyone else, but demanded that we pay the bill of 700CHF. These two males then physically pushed us (both more..
type: Casinos
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address: Place de la Fusterie 12
tel: +41 (0)22 311 05 15
Thermos
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Good bar in the basement ( and a huge dark-room) that is popular with both locals and tourists.
type: Gay & Lesbian
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address: 10 rue Goetz Monin
tel: +41 (0)22 320-72-65
Le Trois-Huit
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type: Dancing
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address: Route de Thonon 140
tel: +41 (0)22 752 38 08
Le Chat Noir
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Nice small arty bar where you can still hear one another. Sometimes live music downstairs.
type: Bars & Cafes
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address: rue Vautier 13
tel: +41 (0)22 343 49 98
Galicia
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type: Bars & Cafes
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address: rue des Gares 21
tel: +41 (0)22 734 07 98
Le Loft
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Excellent place to go to when you want to meet people, have a drink and chat. Make sure you see the drag cabarets shows during the weekends.
type: Gay & Lesbian
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address: 20 quai du Seujet
tel: +41 (0)22 738-28-28
Le Kid
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Nice bar/café/restaurant that probably has the best vegetarian dishes in town.
type: Gay & Lesbian
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adress: 99 bd. Carl-Vogt
tel: +41 (0)22 320-44-96

Le Prétexte
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Several bars, a large dance-floor and some relaxing-rooms with each a different theme. Chill out in the Baroque one!
type: Gay & Lesbian
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address: Rue du Prince 9-11
tel: +41 (0)22 310 14 28
Club Fifty Eight
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Things get really started here when most places close. Good music and great staff.
type: Dancing
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address: Rue des Glacis-de-Rive 15
tel: +41 (0)22 735 15 15
Griffin's Club
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Griffin’s has a door policy but when you dress to kill it won’t be such a problem to spend the night with the fashionable people in town.
type: Dancing
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address: Boulevard Helvétique 36
tel: +41 (0)22 735 12 18
L'Interdit
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Used to be one of the hotspots in town. Weekends combination of techno and soul music. Often parties.
type: Dancing
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address: Quai du Seujet 18
tel: +41 (0)22 738 90 91
Le Petit Palace
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Size doesn’t say anything! Small venue where the crowd can go berserk on the music played by the two house DJ’s.
type: Dancing
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address: Rue de la Tour de Boël 6
tel: +41 (0)22 311 00 33
Beau Rivage
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Bar belonging to the hotel where you can enjoy a glass of wine, smoke a cigar and enjoy the piano music.
type: Live Music
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address: 13 quai du Mont-Blanc
tel: +41 (0)22 716 66 66
Aux Halles d'Ile
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Live jazz in the weekends in this hotel
type: Live Music
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address: 1 pl. de l'Ile
tel: +41 (0)22 311 52 21
La Clemence
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Student favourite that will be packed- both inside and outside. Be there on time in the weekends.
type: Bars & Cafes
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address: 20 pl. du Bourg-de-Four
tel: +41 (0)22 312 24 98
Flanagan's
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Well, what can you say? If you're looking for a real pub and for lager, you can't miss out on this one.
type: Bars & Cafes
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address: 4 rue du Cheval-Blanc
tel: +41 (0)22 310 13 14
Mr. Pickwick's Pub
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You can have a good meal with your drink and the football matches going on on the telly.
type: Bars & Cafes
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address: 80 rue de Lausanne
tel: +41 (0)22 731 67 97
Jardin d'Eden Altmeyer Tania
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Great garden where you can have the best coffee in town or look at the stars when you feel like it.
type: Bars & Cafes
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address: Grand-Rue 26
tel: +41 (0)22 310 18 08
Ambassador
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type: Bars & Cafes
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address: quai des Bergues 21
tel: +41 (0)22 908 05 30
La Rose des Sables
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type: Bars & Cafes
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address: rue de la Terrassière 6
tel: +41 (0)22 735 21 81
Le Baroque
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This bar in baroque style attracts a young fashionable crowd that like to drink in style.
type: Bars & Cafes
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address: 12 pl. de la Fusterie
tel: +41 (0)22 311 05 15
Le Marchand de Sable
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Good location in the Old Town. Several beers and good service.
type: Casinos
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address: rue Vautier 4
tel: +41 (0)22 342 10 75