Church, mosque or temple
St. Pierre Cathedral
Geneva, Switzerland
The Reformation church of Geneva, with a tower view over the old town and lake.
Monument · Switzerland · Geneva
Jet d'Eau
A giant water fountain that shoots high above Lake Geneva and is the city's emblem.
Free to enter about 30 min
For storytellers
Why Jet d'Eau matters
The Jet d'Eau is Geneva's unmistakable symbol, a column of water blasted from the lake that is visible from afar. It began as a safety valve for a hydraulic plant and became a landmark. Walk along the jetty for a closer look, and prepare for mist on windy days.
Talking points
- It started life as a pressure release for a hydraulic system.
- It sprays continually when conditions allow.
- You can walk along the jetty toward it.
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