Geneva

The cheerful city of Geneva sits on the lake's western shore, lofty snowcapped peaks creating a gorgeous backdrop on all sides. The city is perfect for exploring on foot; rent a bike to venture further. The top of any itinerary should be visits to Geneva's lakefront and its famed water fountain, the Flower Clock in the English Garden, St. Peter's Cathedral, and the Reformation Wall. Geneva is the second-most-populated city in Switzerland (after Zürich). Geneva is a global city, a financial centre, including the headquarters of many of the agencies of the United Nations and the Red Cross.
Geneva has been described as the third European financial centre after London and Zurich, and the world's eighth most important financial centre, Geneva has the third-highest quality of life of any city in the world.The city has been referred to as the world's most compact metropolis and the "Peace Capital". In 2009, Geneva was ranked as the fourth most expensive city in the world.