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The Port of Geneva & Jet d'Eau

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Contents

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  1. 1Orientation

    As our cruise departs or returns to the heart of the city, we find ourselves in the Rade de Genève—the harbor that serves as the grand entrance to this international metropolis. The Port of Geneva is not merely a place for boats…

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  2. 2Engineering the Jet d'Eau

    To truly appreciate the Jet d'Eau, one must look past the spectacle and consider the staggering physics at work. This is an engineering marvel that operates with the precision of a Swiss timepiece. …

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  3. 3The Social Fabric of the Bains des Pâquis

    Just a short distance from the Jet d'Eau, on the right bank of the harbor, lies the Bains des Pâquis—a site that is essential to understanding the social heart of Geneva. Built on a man-made peninsula in 1872, these public baths…

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  4. 4Closing

    As we conclude our transit of the Geneva harbor, it is clear that this space is far more than a parking lot for boats. It is a living, breathing organism that regulates the city's relationship with the water. …

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What is The Port of Geneva & Jet d'Eau?

The Port of Geneva & Jet d'Eau is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
TypeActivity
Story sections4
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates46.2074, 6.1559
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within a 5-minute walk
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