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Historical interest: Geneva
    
Geneva was the northernmost city of the Allobroges before the Roman conquest
of Gaul. The city became part of the Roman Empire in 121 BC.
Much later, the Reformation brought the city its independence; and, in 1536,
the Genevans declared themselves Protestant and proclaimed their city a republic.
John Calvin was invited to take up residence in Geneva, Rousseau was born in
Geneva in 1712 and Voltaire lived there from 1775 to 1778.
In 1798, France, then under the Directory, annexed Geneva and its surrounding
territory. After the overthrow of Napoleon, Geneva recovered its independence,
and in 1815 was admitted to the Swiss Confederation.
A revolution in 1846 led by James Fazy overthrew the government of the Restoration
and established the constitution that is still in force in the canton today.
During the 19th century and at the beginning of the 20th, Geneva welcomed many
political refugees. Based on the ideas expressed by the Genevan, Henri Dunant,
the International Committee of the Red Cross was founded in 1864, the first
of many international organizations to settle in Geneva.
Geneva's international role was confirmed after WWI when it was chosen as the
site for the headquarters of the League of Nations, the forerunner of the United
Nations Organisation.
Today it thrives on diplomatic business, hosting more international organisations
than any other city. This has maintained the city's wealth, status and prosperity
- turning it into a world-class city, which attracts visitors to admire its
beautiful backdrop.
Selection of hotels in this region:
Kipling Manotel | | Crowne Plaza Geneva | | Movenpick Hotel Geneva | | Hotel d'Angleterre | | Sofitel Geneva | | Astoria Hotel | | Hotel Intercontinental Geneva | | Swissotel Geneva Metropole | | President Wilson | | Noga Hilton Geneve | |
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