Old city, Geneva

The "old" city of Geneva rises from the shores of Lake Geneva, in its western extremity. Two distinct parts exist. The newer sections -- basically, dating from the mid-19th century onward -- were built in the flatter areas, spreading toward the French border. [Indeed, part of the Geneva airport lies in France, and there are separate entrances for both countries.] The old city typifies other European towns of that era: buildings constructed of stone or brick

narrow streets appropriate for horses and carts

cobblestone streets. This area is restricted in traffic, and is totally car-free on Sundays.

Welch, Claude Emerson

State University of New York at Buffalo

Spring 1994

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Geneva

7/10/2007

Welch-Ludwig Collection

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