Jet d'Eau
landmark · Geneva · Switzerland
- Address
- Quai Gustave-Ador, 1207 Geneva
- Prices
- Entry: Free
Public lakefront.
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About
A giant fountain in Lake Geneva that shoots water about 140 m into the air, the emblem of the city.
History
It began in 1886 as a safety valve for a hydraulic power plant.
Good to know
- Walk out along the pier for a close view; the jet is switched off in very strong wind or ice.
- It is lit up in the evening.
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