English Garden: unusually, it is an English Garden (Jardin Anglais) which provides one of the delights of the city. Situated on the left bank of the Lake, the garden has a history dating back to 1854 and is home to the ‘Monument National’; one of the most important statues in the city. It features two young women, Helvetia and the Republic of Geneva and celebrates Geneva joining the Swiss confederation in 1814. There are other items of interest such as the impressive bronze fountain and the world’s largest clock ‘L’Horloge Fleurie’ (Flower Clock) to recognise Geneva’s clock making industry. The clock is decorated with over 6,000 plants and is a quite spectacular site. Techies will find the park useful too as there is free Wi-Fi, so it’s not uncommon to see people tapping away at their notebook computers. Lunchtimes are busy here with local office workers taking in some fresh air. Palais des Nations: Geneva is well known as the European headquarters of the United Nations, situated in the Palais des Nations, which was originally built as the home of the League of Nations. The array of buildings makes this the second-largest complex, after Versailles. There are plenty of things to keep you interested here and there are guided tours available. Jet d'Eau: can be seen from most parts of the city and is one of Geneva’s most remarkable sights, a jet of water propelled over 400 feet in the air by a huge water pump. They was once a practical reason for this, to help relieve the pressure on a hydro-electric plant on the River Rhone, but today it is purely an attractive feature. Jet d’Eau is at its most impressive at night when it is effectively lit, creating a beautiful spectacle. Cathedral de St Pierre (St. Peter's Cathedral): is the oldest building in Geneva, with construction beginning here in the mid 12th century. You’ll notice a blend of Gothic, Romanesque and neo-classical styles here as you wander around imagining the scene where Jean Calvin preached between 1536 and 1564. Monument de la Reformation: the city of Geneva officially recognises its role in the Reformation with this vast 300 foot long and 30 foot high wall which took eight years to build from 1909 to 1917. The wall is the focal point of the Parc des Bastions and there are also 15-foot high statues of Guillaume Farel, Jean Calvin, John Knox and Theodore Beza. There are smaller statues of significant Protestant figures and inscriptions. There is also a three metre high statue of Oliver Cromwell. | 
