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8 places you must visit in Geneva, Switzerland


Geneva is the second most popular city in Switzerland after Zurich. Its population is about 200 thousand people, and the spoken language is French, although many of the locals also speak English and German. Geneva is known for its luxury watches, chocolate and banking industries. Since I am only a fan of the chocolate, I will introduce you to the natural sights and open spaces in the city. The climate here is mild with warm summers and cold winters, and the city is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, and numerous parks and gardens will help you spend more time outside.

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Jet d'Eau - the tallest fountain in Europe on the shores of the lake in Geneva


The fountain is a huge jet of water that rises up to 140 meters into the air. The powerful pumps pump out 500 liters of water every second at a speed of 200 km/h and create a wonderful atmosphere. In good weather, a rainbow appears on the water, and it is very beautiful. The water jet can be seen from quite a distance, including from an airplane (up to 10,000 meters high). It is one of the landmarks of the city of Geneva, and it is also the highest fountain in Europe.

And do you know that it might not exist at all now, if he hadn't had to...

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Dorkovo Pliocene Park - the home of the Auvergne mastodon


You love history, wonder what nature looked like on these lands millions of years ago, are curious and like animals, then the Pliocene Park in the village of Dorkovo is the place for you! As soon as you step inside, you are transported back millennia. In the middle of the hall you will notice a huge mastodon with a height of almost four meters and tusks three and a half meters long. Hidden speakers play sounds that help you go back in time and feel the place. On the wall there is a panorama of the surrounding nature at the time of the mastodon with the typical animal and plant species. The overall feel of this place is very pleasant and despite its small area it will help you feel the place as it was, even if only for a short time. And the memory of the visit will definitely stay with you for a long time.

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Stenos fortress in Trayanovi Vrata pass


Stenos Fortress is located in Trayanovi Vrata's pass and carries the history of glorious victories and crushing losses. Its creation dates back to the end of the 4th century during the reign of Theodosius. It was built with the Roman construction technique opus mixtum, which alternates between stone blocks and a brick belt. The shape of the fortress is an irregular rectangle with dimensions of 90m length and 36m. width. The main entrance is from the north. It is a huge gate and is guarded by two pointed pentagonal towers.

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Veleka Beach near Sinemorets - the place where the river meets the sea


Veleka beach is one of the most beautiful beaches on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. It is located to the north of the village of Sinemorets and is called Veleka after the river that flows into the sea at its end by means of an "liman". The beach line is between 500 meters and a kilometer long and up to a hundred meters wide. Every year the beach is different, because of the action of the river. When the river is full, part of the sand disappears and reappears in the spring. You could say that every year you come across a new and different beach.

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