Old and New: Geneva's History

Geneva has been around since 121 BC, a lot longer than most places in the United States! This week, I will take you on a tour of my favorite parts of the city, from United Nations to the Old Town.

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Geneva Switzerland

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This says "Geneva, city of refuge", showing that this city has been home to refugees for hundreds of years
This mosaic depicts the city accepting refugees in the 16th century
This statue was built to honor Geneva's immigrants, who currently make up 60% of the city's population
The Reformers' Wall celebrates religious reformers who called Geneva home during the Protestant Revolution
Old Town in Geneva has so much history in each of its cobblestoned streets
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) was founded in Geneva in 1863
The Red Cross Association was founded in Switzerland, and its symbol is the Swiss flag with the colors switched
The United Nations (U.N.) has many offices in Geneva because of the city's long history of peace and humanitarianism

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