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Gemas

Gemas is a transport town in Tampin district, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. It is notable for being at the main junction of Malaysia's rail network and approximately half-way between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. There is not much to do or to see but you might need to stay a couple of hours waiting for the next train or end up staying overnight. It is a small town and you can walk around the city centre in about 10 minutes.

Understand
The town is kilometer zero of the Jungle Railway, which heads to Malaysia's north-east coast at Kota Bahru. The country's other, more important, main line heads north to Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Butterworth and Thailand. Gemas is located at the border between the states of Johor and Negeri Sembilan. While the town is in Negeri Sembilan, some nearby villages are in Johor.

Get in
Given its importance as a railway hub and unimportance in every other respect, Gemas is usually accessed by train.

By train
Trains on the Jungle Railway run to Tumpat, near Kota Bharu and the Thai border, in Kelantan. Heading south, the major stops are Johor Bahru and Singapore. Northbound, trains head as far as Butterworth, via Kuala Lumpur.

The station is approximately half-way between Singapore and KL, making scheduled times and fares to each similar: RM21 2nd class, RM 35 first class, about 3½ hr.

While the ticket counter's regular opening hours are until 7PM, it also opens in the half hour or so before a departure. Given that Gemas is a busy junction that every train in all directions stops at, this mean the counter will be open on-and-off for most of the evening and night.

By bus
There are several local buses going as far as Segamat in Johor and Tampin in Negeri Sembilan. Journey to Tampin takes 1½ hours and costs RM5.60. From Tampin, one can either connects to Melaka in another 90 minutes ride or Seremban, the capital of Negeri Sembilan, 2 hours ride.

Transnasional serves the Seremban - Gemas - Segamat route and trip from Seremban to Gemas non stop costs RM8.50 or more.

Gemas bus station is located some 300 metres north of the train station and is totally walkable. From the entrance of the train station walk up the main road towards the end and turn left, it's on your right hand side.

By car
Gemas is located on Federal Highway 1, which used to be the main road connecting Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur and Bukit Kayu Hitam, though it has since been bypassed by the North-South Expressway, which runs further west near the coast instead.

Get around
Like most Malaysian small towns, Gemas is not constrained by the logic of urban planning and knots of settlements are strung every kilometer or so along the main road. This means that the entirety of Gemas, if you count these surrounding villages, can only been seen if you have wheels. However the streets closest the railway station provide everything you will need (hotels, shops, restaurants, internet) within easy walking distance so you can easily get a flavour of the place without having to take a taxi.

See

 * There is an old steam locomotive on display on the southern end of the train station
 * 10 km to the west on Route 1 is the Sungai Kelamah Memorial, where the Gemencheh bridge was blown up by Australians resulting in the death of many Japanese during the World War II in 1942.

Do

 * Golfing* Gemas Golf Resort, 9 hole = Green fee + Buggy = RM40.00 (twin sharing). 18 hole = Green fee + Buggy = RM70.00 (twin sharing). Tel: +60 7- 948 2687
 * Swimming* Gemas Golf Resort. Open daily. Swimming class on every Sunday, 8:30AM to 10:30AM. Tel: +60 7- 948 2687

Buy
Shopping is basic. If you like cheap nasty plastic clothes and footwear, you're in luck.

If you need an ATM, the Maybank down the road from the train station accept international cards.

A 7-eleven can be found on the second street to the right as you head out of the station.

The Night Market A rather exciting night market awaits...as you breeze through little stalls set up only at night, selling mainly accessories, lighters, sunglasses, toys, street food, and gifts ideal for souvenirs.

Eat
Anyone emerging from the disappointing cuisine of the trains will likely end up in Curry Point or Wang Lai in the row of shophouses on the left on the street straight out of the station exit. This is fortunate as both these near neighbours are surprisingly good quality and good value.

 * For fast food or quick bites to eat, a Family Mart convenience store, Pizza Hut Delivery, and a KFC are on the main street in front of the train station.

 * Gemas Curry Point Malay Indian food for around RM3 a dish. The roti canai easily beats most of those in KL and Singapore. Some English spoken. Tel: +60 7- 948 1861
 * Wang Lai Chinese Restaurant Good Chinese food. They speak English and have clean toilets and cold beer. Mysterious unnamed menu item number 10 is not as exotic or exciting as the proprietress will make out. Stick to the named dishes.

Heading slightly further afield leads to:

 * Worldwide Internet Cafe* Tel: +60 7- 948 4811
 * Restaurant International* Chinese restaurant. Delicious Chinese food with fair price....try it.. Tel:+60 7- 948 1699
 * Mustafa Nasi Ayam* Open at Bas station. Next to the bowling centre. Halal chicken rice shop. Famous chicken rice, fair-price and meal quantity and quality in confirm to full up your stomach. Open from 10:30AM 30am to 5PM. Tel: +60 7- 948 5110, +60 17-6092864

Drink
Drink beer at the Chinese restaurants or buy it at 7-eleven and take it to your hotel room. Water dispensers are scattered around the town looking like strange phone booths or vending machines. If you have a bottle, you can fill it cheaply with filtered purified drinking water (RM 0.10 per litre). The machines also inadvertently accept Thai 1 baht coins as they're the same size as the RM 0.10 coins.

Budget
Both budget options are very close to the station, look for the large "Hotel" signs close to the station's exit. Both are basic, though a hand basin in each room is standard. The main entrances remain unlocked at night, but finding someone to let you in after a late arrival can be a challenge. Don't be afraid to ask the slightly out of place looking loiterers nearby for help; they may just be the owner.

 * Bee Chew, the better option by far. It's the yellow building opposite Hung Suan. Shared bathrooms with hot showers. Part of the balcony has a nice view of the train station. Some rooms have A/C. Double room from RM28.
 * Hung Suan, the pink building you can see from the exit of the train station. Some rooms have A/C. Shared bathrooms, no hot water. Double room from RM35.

Mid-range

 * Hotel Gemas is 2.5 km north-west of town. It's basic but clean and decent, and comfortable enough for one night.

Connect
There is an internet cafe close to the train station. Turn right at the first intersection and after about 50 m on the right side is a small doorway with a sign "cybercafe". RM2.5/h

Golden Horse internet cafe. Head straight out of the station, past the first small street to the right, past the second, main, intersection, and head to the third street on the right. It's a few doors down to the right. If you feel like you're at the edge of town you're on the right street. RM2 per hour.

Go next
Following the railway tracks
 * South: Johor Bahru
 * Northeast: Temerloh
 * North: Tampin, Seremban, Kajang, Kuala Lumpur.

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Gemlik

Gemlik is a city in the Southern Marmara Region of Turkey, with a population of 91,070 in 2018. "Gemlik" means shipyard and it's a commercial port and centre of industry.

Understand

 * "Gemlik'e doğru denizi göreceksin; sakın şaşırma" - Orhan Veli Kanık (1914–1950)
 * "Towards Gemlik / You'll see the sea / Don't be surprised"

Gemlik is hemmed in by mountains north and south, and sits on a plain at the head of the Gulf of Gemlik, an inlet of the Sea of Marmara. So the traveller between Yalova and Bursa gets unexpected glimpses of the sea, which inspired Kanık's three-liner, much quoted locally. But Kanık should have looked where he was going instead of bumbling into a workmen's trench, receiving a terminal surprise.

The plain is fertile and there has been settlement here for at least 8000 years, and the Hellenistic city of Kios (Kίος) stood here. The town continued to have a majority Greek population until the exchanges and deportations laid down in the 1923 peace treaty. Basically nothing of those times remain. Gemlik is nowadays a large industrial sprawl; it has a beach strip but there are better elsewhere. You'd probably only come here to change buses towards Armutlu, or because you're involved in the manufacture of automobiles or pickles.

Get in
Flixbus (who've taken over Kamil Koç) run hourly from Istanbul Esenler, taking 3 hr 30 min via Alibeyköy, Dudullu, Gebze and Orhangazi. In 2022 an adult single is 180 TL.

Metro Turizm buses run hourly from Istanbul Samindira, east edge of the city, taking 90 min to Gemlik via Gebze and Yalova, for a single fare of 120 TL. Pamukkale buses don't run here.

These buses may be heading for Gemlik itself but more often to Bursa, or occasionally to Armutlu at the head of the peninsula.

or bus station is along Highway D575. It's 500 m south of city centre, with cafes and shops nearby.

By road from Istanbul or Ankara follow O-5 across the bridge from Gebze towards Bursa (opened in 2016), then exit onto D575 the older highway into town.

Ferries no longer sail to Gemlik, thanks to the bridge. The nearest ports are Armutlu with ferries from Istanbul city centre, and Yalova with ferries from the eastern suburb of Pendik.

Get around
Minibuses ply along the coast northwest towards Armutlu and southwest towards Kurşunlu.

See

 * is bland and modern. Somewhere beneath it is ancient Kios: Asım Kocabıyık mosque is about where it stood.
 * commemorates the life and works of Mahmud Celâleddin Bayar (1883-1986), born here in Umurbey village and buried here. He was Turkey's Prime Minister 1937-39 and President 1950-60. In 2022 the museum remains closed.
 * is the small harbour heading northwest where it starts to feel like a holiday resort not a city burb.
 * over the lush Samanlı Mountains is easily accessible by a car from the turn-off at Kumla.
 * is an industrial town 20 km east of Gemlik, with a population of 57,180 in 2012. Its traditional trades are textiles and agriculture (they're proud of their olives and pickles) but nowadays the big business is car manufacture. The town is named for Orhan the second Ottoman sultan but is mostly modern - you might take a look at the old hammam, castle ruin, and town square. Ilıpınar 2 km south is a Neolithic village 8000 years old, and under archaeological excavation.
 * See Iznik for Keramet hot springs further east along the lake.
 * is a small harbour and beach resort 18 km southwest of Gemlik. St Aberkios, a 12th century Greek Orthodox monastery, is a scrappy ruin 500 m west of the harbour. One km inland, the Church of Archangels Michael and Gabriel (Başmelek Mikail ve Cebrail Kilisesi) is even scrappier.
 * See Mudanya for points further west along that coast.

Do

 * Beaches: the town beach is midway along the seafront at the foot of Irmak Sk. You'll find better northwest at Kumla and beyond. Southwest is the industrial harbour.

Buy

 * Carrefour is a big supermarket 200 m north of the bus station, open daily 08:00-22:00.
 * Olives are the town specialty, along with olive oil and other products.

Eat

 * Lots of cheap and cheerful places along the town's coast strip. South to north find Lord Zurna, Point of Port, Han Döner, Alya, Merk Balık, Feyzan, Gemlik Balıkçısı, Pınar Izgara, Ocakbaşı, Armodies, Meylen, Mercan, Boksör and Pulcinella.

Drink
You mostly drink at the cafes and restaurants. Stand-alone bars near the pier are İskele and Do Bar.

Connect
Gemlik and its approach roads have 4G from all Turkish carriers. As of March 2022, 5G has not yet rolled out in Turkey.

Go next

 * Armutlu 50 km west near the tip of the peninsula is a beach resort with hot springs.
 * Green-Blue Road (Yeşil-Mavi Yol) is a scenic switchback road along the spine of the peninsula. Its west end is at Armutlu, or you can join its eastern section by heading uphill from Kumla.
 * İznik to the east was Biblical Nicea, hosting the first and seventh ecumenical councils of early Christianity. Standing by the lake, it has intact city walls and an ancient basilica.
 * Bursa was the first city ruled by the Ottomans and is full of historic sites.

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General Santos

General Santos City or "GenSan" is in the province of South Cotabato in the Philippines. It is a highly urbanized city located at the southern portion of South Cotabato, but perhaps its biggest claim to fame is that boxer Manny Pacquiao is a native. It is known as "The Tuna Capital of the Philippines". General Santos is also home to a lot of media practitioners and media companies.

Climate
The average temperature in the city is 28 °Celsius with a maximum of 36 °C. There are only two seasons: the wet season starts in June and continues to October, the dry season then carries on to May. General Santos is outside the typhoon belt.

Culture
People from GenSan are mostly Roman Catholics. There are also many Protestants and Muslims in the city. Every February, the city celebrates the Kalilangan Festival. And every September as also the celebration of the city chartered anniversary the Gensan Tuna Festival.

Talk
Hiligaynon and Cebuano are the main languages spoken in General Santos City and the surrounding communities. Tagalog and English are spoken as the National Language.

By plane

 * Philippine Airlines
 * Cebu Pacific.
 * Air Asia.
 * Air Asia.

There is a public Jeepney from the General Santos Airport to the bus terminal for. Walk out of the airport terminal and you see the Jeepneys in the car park.

By boat
General Santos Seaport no longer has ferry trips from Manila, Zamboanga, or Iloilo. To get a ferry you must travel to Cagayan de Oro or Iligan City ports.

By bus

 * Yellow Bus Lines - travels from Davao City, Koronadal City and the Upper Valley areas.
 * Mindanao Star - travels from Davao City and Koronadal City.
 * Rural Transit travels from Bukidnon and Cagayan de Oro.
 * Husky bus lines travels from Koronadal and Cotabato City.

There are also vans going from Glan (57 km) for. Takes one hour. The Van Terminal is next to the KCC mall. There are also big jeepneys going from Lagao Market going to Glan.

The a/c bus fare from General Santos to Koronadal is and takes 1½ hours.

The a/c bus fare on Mindanao Star or Yellow bus lines from General Santos to Davao costs. It takes up to 3 hours.

The Mindanao Star one-stop bus with aircon from Gensan to Davao costs and takes 3 hours.

The Yellow bus lines non-stop fare from Gensan to Davao is and takes 2½ hours.

There are 5 Rural Transit buses a day from General Santos going to Cagayan de Oro the last one departs at 7AM.

The bus fare from General Santos to Valencia Bukidnon is and the trip takes 7 hours.

After 7AM you can take a bus to CDO by going first too Tacurong city. there are many buses from Tacurong going to Bukidnon and CDO.

Get around
Jeepneys, multi cabs and tricycles are the main modes of transportation within the city. White air-conditioned taxis, with meters installed, are also available.

See

Festivals
Several festivals are celebrated in General Santos:

Do

 * Diving at south divers point
 * Beach at Gumasa, 120 minutes away from General Santos
 * Golf

Eat
Tuna is widely available in the city and is a part of the local cuisine along with a lot of other fresh seafood. Popular dishes include grilled tuna belly dipped in soy sauce with onions and chili, and Sinuglaw that comprises grilled meat mixed with Kinilaw (Filipino vinegar-based ceviche), while fried banana and turón is made from fresh local bananas. A wide range of dining establishments have popped up elsewhere in the city offering local and foreign cuisine.
 * Containeryard Foodtrip Plaza, National Highway, Brgy. Lagao. More than 25 stalls serving varied local and international menus.
 * Containeryard Foodtrip Plaza, National Highway, Brgy. Lagao. More than 25 stalls serving varied local and international menus.
 * Containeryard Foodtrip Plaza, National Highway, Brgy. Lagao. More than 25 stalls serving varied local and international menus.

Cope

 * Bureau of Immigration General Santos Office Ground floor Robinsons Mall. J Catolico Sr Avenue.
 * General Santos District Hospital. Fernandez Street. +63 83-3020759. Government Hospital.
 * General Santos Social Hygiene Clinic City Health office. Fernandez Street. +63 83-3020759. Free STD-HIV testing.
 * Generika Drug Store Nunez Street.

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Genesee County

There is more than one place called Genesee County:

United States of America

 * Genesee County (Michigan) — A county in Michigan.
 * Genesee County (New York) — A county in New York.

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Genesee County (New York)

Genesee County is in the Niagara Frontier region of New York.

Villages and hamlets

 * Batavia — the county seat and the largest city between Buffalo and Rochester
 * Alexander —
 * Corfu —
 * Darien Center —
 * Elba —
 * Indian Falls —
 * Le Roy — the birthplace of Jell-O
 * Oakfield —
 * Stafford — the oldest community in the Niagara Frontier, home to the county's best restaurant

Other destinations

 * Darien Lake — the roller coaster capital of New York
 * Darien Lakes State Park —
 * Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge —

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Geneseo

Geneseo is a village of 8,000 people (2020) in the Finger Lakes region of New York. The Geneseo Historic District has been designated as a National Historic Landmark.

Understand
Agriculture is a large contributor to Geneseo's economy. Geneseo is also used by many as a bedroom community for jobs in Rochester, 30 miles (48 km) to the north.

In its addition of Geneseo to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991, the National Park Service said,
 * "One of the most remarkably preserved villages in northwestern New York, Geneseo is one of the best examples of "picturesque" architecture and town planning as expounded by American landscape architect Andrew Jackson Downing (1815−1852) in his enormously popular and influential books. The cohesive quality of the surviving town displays a textbook of styles and is almost unique in American architectural history. The relatively sophisticated and imposing structures included in the district reflect the village's early-19th century prosperity as a market place for the valley's farming communities."

Get in
At the junction of State Routes 39 and 63 with U.S. Route 20, Geneseo is about 30 miles (50 km) south of Rochester International Airport in Rochester, New York.

Get around
As it's such a small village (and a college town), Geneseo is pretty pedestrian-friendly. It's also car-friendly, but finding a parking space can be difficult.

See

 * The foundation of Geneseo lies in the center of Main Street, in the form of a bronze bear statue who appears to be holding up a light pole in the middle of Main Street.

Do
Geneseo is a college town. It is the location of one of the colleges in the State University of New York. In the 1960s its campus began to be too big. When the drinking age was lowered to 18, the market for bars ruined Main Street. The college is now very selective, and the village has been registered as an historic landmark, because the village values highly its rural heritage. A mile or two away is a WWII aircraft museum, with dirt airfield and yearly air show. Six miles away is Letchworth State Park, with planted trees now quite tall. People who own horses come to events nearby, and there is a yearly 5K road race.

Buy
There are always all kinds of cute little shops coming in and out of town. A perennial favorite is Touch of Grayce, which is located at 65 Main Street.

Go next

 * Letchworth State Park — five minutes down the road on NY 39; it feature three major waterfalls and 66 miles (105 km) of hiking trails

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Geneseo (disambiguation)

There's more than one place called Geneseo:

United States of America

 * Geneseo (Illinois) - a city in Henry County, Northern Illinois
 * Geneseo (Kansas) - a city in Rice County, Central Kansas
 * Geneseo - in the Finger Lakes region of New York (state)

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Geneva

Geneva (French: Genève, German: Genf), Switzerland's second-most populous city and the largest French-speaking city in Switzerland, is one of the world's major centres of international diplomacy, having served as the site of the headquarters of the International Committee of the Red Cross since its foundation in 1863. Although the United Nations is now headquartered in New York, the organization still retains a large presence in Geneva at the Palais des Nations and many of its sister/child organizations, such as the World Health and International Labour Organizations. The City of Geneva has only 200,000 inhabitants but over one million people live in the metropolitan region (2019).

Understand
In 1536, a young man named John Calvin, fleeing the persecution of Protestants in France, spent a night in Geneva. As it turned out, he was to do a lot more there than sleeping. After being expelled from Geneva for nearly three years, Calvin returned triumphantly in 1541 to help elevate the city to the rank of a Protestant Rome. The intellectual influence of the Reformation extended to all realms of Genevan life: politics, economy, and administration.

Geneva was an independent republic from at least the 16th century until it became a Swiss Canton on 31 Dec 1813. This is a point of some pride to the Genevois, who still refer to their Canton as the République et Canton de Genève. A favorite festival is the yearly celebration of the Escalade, which commemorates a failed attempt in 1602 by the forces of the Dukes of Savoy to invade the city by climbing and otherwise breaching the city walls. Having turned aside this invasion attempt at the cost of only 16 lives, Geneva had secured its liberty, since the House of Savoy was never again strong enough on this side of the Alps to attempt such an invasion.

Geneva is still a very proud city. Some find it downright stuffy, although there is quite a bit more life to be found if you look under the surface, especially if you speak some French.

Geneva is officially a French-speaking city, and the vast majority of the population speak French (81% in 2014). All advertisements, information, and signs are in French. With the large international presence and a strong diaspora, English and Portuguese (both about 10%) take a close second. Spanish (7%), Italian (6%), and German (5%) speakers abound. You may also occasionally hear Serbian/Croatian, Albanian and Turkish as well as Arabic surprisingly often.

Get in
Geneva is the transportation hub for the French-speaking Switzerland and the western access point to the Swiss Alps.

By plane

The airport has a UBS bank with ATMs and exchange machines in the arrival area. There is an American Express office just beyond passport control in the departure lounge. There are several cafés and duty free shopping as well, open 08:00-23:00.

To get into town from the airport, taxis cost approximately Fr. 30. The fastest way is by train which is the same price/tickets as with the buses as it is an integrated tarif network. The number 10 bus leaves every 15 minutes from 06:00 to 23:00. Get off at the 22-Cantons stop for train station. Bus 5 also goes to the central railway station but along a different route passing close by the UN building and stopping at rue de Lausanne. Both buses then continue to the southern side of the city. All trains leaving Geneva Airport train station stop at the main train/bus station within approx. 7 minutes, you can take every departing train as the same tarif applies to all of them. Train/bus tickets are around Fr. 3.00 (valid for one hour) and can be purchased at machines at the bus stop and in the train station. These tickets are valid anywhere in Geneva and suburbs, for trains, buses and yellow boats (with this ticket you can go as far as CERN or Anières or Veyrier). There is a change machine next to the UBS ATM. The best alternative is to take the free public transport ticket, hop on any train to Geneva (5 minutes) and either take a taxi from there or continue on the public transport system. If you have booked accommodations in the city, check your email for a  free transport ticket that can be used for your trip to the city.

By train
The Swiss Federal Railway, abbreviated CFF in French, serves Geneva's main railway station (simply called Genève, but traditionally also called, or simply Cornavin) with direct trains to and from Neuchâtel, Biel/Bienne, Luzern, Winterthur, St. Gallen every hour, and Berne and Zürich every half-hour. Regional trains heading to Nyon, Morges and many other villages along the northern shore of Lake Geneva, and inter-regional trains heading to Lausanne leave every 15 minutes, and further to Vevey, Montreux, Martigny, Sion, and further to the back of the mountainous Valais in Visp and Brig at least every half-hour. Normally they depart from Genève-Aéroport.

The Gare des Eaux-Vives is another public transport station and it is situated on the southeastern side of the lake on the other side of the river Rhône. It has French bus services with the SNCF to and from Evian, Chamonix and Annecy. It's being renovated, since a new rail line has been built to link Cornavin to this train station.

International trains leaving from Genève include the French (SNCF) and Swiss National Railways (SBB CFF FFS) coorporating high-speed TGV-Lyria service. There is a direct service from Geneva to Paris (570 km) with a journey time of three hours seven times per day, as well as a direct service to Lyon (2 hr), Avignon (3 hr), Marseille (3.5 hr) and Nice (6.5 hr). There is a direct connection between Milan and Geneva, traversing the Alps through the Simplon massif four times a day. Once a day this EuroCity (EC) service directly connects Geneva with Venice via Milan.

For more information:
 * Swiss Federal Railway (SBB CFF FFS) website, . Provides a useful on-line travel planner, which includes information about local bus and tram services, as well as rail services and can plan your journey from any address to Geneva. The mobile app can also be used to buy train tickets, an account with a valid credit card has to be set-up beforehand.

Unless otherwise announced, most trains arriving in Genève will usually have the Genève-Aéroport as their final destination (if they come from elsewhere in Switzerland), which means you do not have to use the TPG (transport publis genevois, or Geneva's Public Transport company) tram or bus to get there.

Geneva's main railway station is well designed, and a key part of Geneva's public transport network. City tram and bus routes converge at a stop located directly outside the front doors of the station, called Gare Cornavin and making transition from train to public transit extremely easy. If you're staying in a hotel, hostel or campground, do not buy more than a single ticket. Geneva provides free transit passes to any tourist staying in one of these types of accommodation. Ask the reception if you did not receive it at check-in. The station also features a basement-level shopping concourse, along with an underground passage which connects to the south side of the busy main street, permitting new arrivals to avoid crossing busy roads. The passage also connects to an open-air pedestrianized shopping street, leading down to the lake.

By car
The motorway network brings you right into Geneva, only 40 km from Annecy and 80 km from Chamonix with customs at Bardonnex - Saint-Julien. You need the compulsory motorway sticker (single annual Fr. 40 fee) to come through this customs office. Purchase of the motorway tax sticker (aka Vignette) at one of the customs is obligatory in order to drive on Swiss motorways.

To avoid the purchase of a vignette, you can enter Geneva through other crossing points at Thônex-Vallard or Moillesulaz, for example. If, however, you decide later to drive on the motorway, you will need to purchase a vignette — you can generally purchase the vignette at Petrol Stations, Post Offices or at Tourist Offices.

By bus
Geneva is served by a number of regular international bus routes (Bus station: ). Additionally, the TPG (Geneva Public Transport) provide regular services from the neighbouring French towns of Saint-Julien, Archamps, Thoiry, Ferney-Voltaire, Moillesulaz.

By boat
Regular boat services are provided, mainly in paddle steamers built between 1904 and 1927, from ports all around Lake Geneva by Compagnie Générale de Navigation. All boats arrive at the Paquis port after docking briefly at Parc des Eaux Vives and the Jardin Anglais.

Districts

 * Old Town (vieille ville) and St. Gervais
 * Paquis
 * Plainpalais
 * Hopital
 * Eaux-Vives

On foot
The old-town can be easily visited on foot starting anywhere around the tour boat dock on Lake Geneva, or if you come from the Cornavin station, walk down to the Bel-Air island and continue straight on uphill to the old town. Crossing the bridge (Pont du Mont Blanc), you'll get to the English Garden with the famous flower clock and a sculpted bronze water fountain. Then you can cross the street (Quai de General Guisan) and go up the hill (on Place du Port and Rue de la Fontaine) and up the long stairs passage and end up behind Saint Peter's Cathedral. After visiting the cathedral, which is Geneva's well-known landmark, you can exit the courtyard and be right in front of Geneva City Hall. From there you can easily walk down to the Bastions Park where you can find the famous Reformation Wall memorial. This park is very quiet and romantic, especially at the beginning of the fall season when the leaves start falling. See this walking route in pictures.

Geneva is fairly walkable but the fact that the name of some streets change frequently as you walk can make navigation difficult. For instance the street from Bel-Air square to Rive roundabout has five different names on a section of less than a kilometre.

By bike
Geneva is a great town to get around in by bicycle. Except for the old-town, the city is fairly flat, and though there are some streets that are dangerous to ride, there is almost always a safe, fast route to your destination. If you want to know the best routes, you should get a copy of the beautifully designed Velo-Love plan de ville, which is available at all bike shops in Geneva, or by velo@ville-ge.ch@undefined or.

A social organization called Genèveroule lends bicycles free of charge (for four hours and then a fee of Fr. 2 per extra hour), from 30 April through 30 October. A passport or identity card must be shown and a refundable deposit of Fr. 20 is required. Six stations are located along the lake, behind the railway station, in Eaux-Vives (Terrassière) the Plaine de Plainpalais and at Carouge. While this service is quite convenient, be sure to bring ID and contact information, including hotel phone number, to speed up the paperwork.

By public transportation
Geneva, like most cities in Switzerland, is a marvel of public transportation efficiency. Transports Publics Genevois (TPG) provides frequent bus, tram, 'mouette' (boat), and suburban train service to within a block or two of most locations in the city and canton.

Tickets cost Fr. 2 for a short hop (three stops or less, or a one-way crossing of the lake). Fr. 3 for one hour with unlimited changes on tram, bus, boat, and rail within greater Geneva, Fr. 8 for a day pass valid 09:00-23:59, and Fr. 10 for an extended day pass valid from the time it is purchased until 05:00 the next morning. Holders of the SBB Demi-Tarif/Halbtax card get 20-30% off these prices. If you're staying for more than a few days, consider buying a week ticket for Fr. 38. It's sold at official TPG offices, located at Cornavin station, Rive roundabout and the suburb of Grand-Lancy (the last one is pretty off the beaten path for most visitors).

If you stay in a hotel, hostel, or on a camping site, you possibly get free public transport. Typically, you will receive a Unireso Geneva Transport Card at check-in, but not all hotels do so. It will be authorised for use for the length of your stay and like a ticket one gets in the airport upon arrival it is valid for Geneva and suburbs including the Unireso network. You are supposed to carry your passport or identity card with you at the same time, to ensure validity. The ticket is valid on trains as far as the airport. One pass is valid for a maximum of 15 days, and it is valid also on the day you check out from your place of stay, which is handy if you have a late flight and want do some sightseeing or shopping.

By bus
Tickets, which cover trams and buses, must be bought from ticket machines (located at every stop) before boarding the transport. Some bus stops do not have a ticket machine, in that case you can indicate to the driver that you need to buy a ticket at the next stop.

You can get pretty much everywhere by bus. Some routes are rather confusing, so it's good to get a map of the network which can be picked up at the official ticket vending points, or viewed/printed out from their web page. When you are on the bus, however, bus stops are both announced and visible on a screen (on most buses).

Observe that you will need to purchase a separate ticket if you are travelling outside the canton of Geneva, i.e. to or from France or the canton of Vaud. "Ordinary" tickets and day passes are only valid inside Geneva (known as Zone 10). Bus stops in France that are served by the Genevan transport authority do not have ticket vending machines, instead you have to buy the tickets from vending machines on board the bus when travelling from France.

By tram
Geneva has a network of four tram lines; 12, 14, 15 and 18. Three of them pass through the major transportation hub at the Cornavin train station, and all of them have a station close to Place Bel-Air on the old-town side of the river. If you did not receive a TPG/Unireso card from your hotel, you will need to buy a ticket from one of the ticket machines located at every stop before boarding the transport. Tickets cover both trams and buses.

By boat
The "mouette" service is included in the TPG/Unireso card that tourists receive free of charge from their hotels. This is a nice way to get from the Pâquis station near the Quai du Mont-Blanc in the northwest to the other side of the lake, e.g. to the Eaux-Vives stop near the Jardin Anglais. Boats run every 10 minutes. See the home page of the boat operator for more information.

By car
If you want to explore the mountainous countryside or go skiing in one of the ski resorts in the Alps, getting a car is a better option. Numerous local and international car rental service providers operate from the airport. They provide customised travelling services to the needs of tourists visiting Geneva. The city centre of Geneva is famously congested and as such driving into the city is not a good idea.

By train
Suburban trains to outskirts run every half hour during the day and every hour after 20:00. The last train to the eastern terminus, (Coppet), leaves at 00:03. Though these "Regios" mostly serve commuters, at least two of their station stops, Versoix and Coppet, have several good restaurants and historic main streets. There is also another suburban rail line: the RER Genève, which goes from Cornavin to La Plaine, sometimes continuing to France (2 stops from La Plaine). As with buses and trams, tickets must be bought before boarding the train. If you are only travelling with the canton of Geneva, a bus/tram ticket is valid on the train and vice versa; travelling further afield will cost more unless you buy a regional ticket, which also includes parts of Vaud and France.

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Do

 * Football: Servette FC play soccer in Super League, the Swiss top tier. Their home ground is Stade de Genève (capacity 30,000) 2 km south of city centre. In 2025 it hosts matches in the UEFA Women's Euro Finals.
 * Football: Servette FC play soccer in Super League, the Swiss top tier. Their home ground is Stade de Genève (capacity 30,000) 2 km south of city centre. In 2025 it hosts matches in the UEFA Women's Euro Finals.
 * Football: Servette FC play soccer in Super League, the Swiss top tier. Their home ground is Stade de Genève (capacity 30,000) 2 km south of city centre. In 2025 it hosts matches in the UEFA Women's Euro Finals.
 * Football: Servette FC play soccer in Super League, the Swiss top tier. Their home ground is Stade de Genève (capacity 30,000) 2 km south of city centre. In 2025 it hosts matches in the UEFA Women's Euro Finals.

Parks
It's worth taking at least a day to explore the green places of Geneva, of which there are quite a few, not the least because some of the more interesting parts of town are between those green places. There are a number of suggested promenades for which there are maps available at the tourist office on the Ile de la Machine.

Language
French language lessons are available, both through formal courses and informal arrangements, but in both cases they can be more expensive than other French-speaking countries.

 * Geneva University also offers quite cheap classes and there are a number of the big language schools, including Berlitz and Inlingua.
 * One well-known school is École Du Monde located near the train station and near the lake of Geneva.
 * Migros also offers language courses at rather decent prices.
 * My Linguistics offers private and semi-private French and English language courses. My Linguistics language training program focuses on helping students improve their communication skills.
 * IFAGE (Fondation pour la formation des adultes) has a strong reputation locally, and offers intensive French courses in addition to vocational training and language courses aimed at locals. IFAGE also offers preparation for the French Government's DELF and DALF exams.

Higher education
There are several English language universities in Geneva, mostly focusing on international business and relations.

Research
The world-famous European Organization for Nuclear Research CERN is in Meyrin, just outside of Geneva. The tram line 18 runs to the CERN campus from Cornavin station in downtown. It is hosting the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) which, at 27 km in circumference, holds the title of "world's largest machine". It will hopefully answer many fundamental questions in particle physics and open a host of new ones. CERN has a famous summer student program that accepts 150 European students, 20 American students, and a handful from other countries. CERN also features an exhibition open to the public and tours can be arranged in advance. The World-Wide Web started at CERN.

Work
Many foreign professionals working in Geneva are employed by one of the United Nations agencies or international banks. Non-Swiss UN employees get a special visa to live and work in Switzerland, but the jobs can be hard to find unless you are already in Geneva. If you are a EU citizen, you can accept a job offer by any other employer since the bilateral agreements between Switzerland and the EU allow you to work here as anywhere else on the continent - whether you are a blue or white collar worker. Unemployment is on a rather stable level but the uncertainties during the financial crisis led to higher competition for jobs.

For temporary or student jobs such as work as an au pair, a housekeeper, or at one of the many bars, you do not necessarily need to be very proficient in French. You ideally should be in town to set this sort of thing up. If you want to do household work, you will probably want to advertise on the bulletin boards which can be found at the entrances of most grocery stores, at the English and American churches, and at the American Women's Club, and join the respective groups online, such as on Facebook. For a bar tending job, talk to the manager (you should know enough French to serve drinks).

Buy

 * Currency: Switzerland is a land of banks and financial institutions, so getting local cash from ATMs at banks, railway stations and within shopping malls should pose no problem. Euros are accepted at many larger stores and places that cater to international visitors. Eighth-series Swiss banknotes were withdrawn in April 2021 (10 Fr Le Corbusier, 20 Fr Honegger, 50 Fr Taeuber-Arp) but can be exchanged without time limit at any Swiss National Bank. You want the ninth series, see Switzerland.
 * Chocolate can be bought at any number of specialty stores, but the stuff at the grocery is just as good for a fraction of the price (Fr. 1-3 a bar). Meanwhile, if you have a place to prepare meals the grocery stores in Switzerland offer the best possible dining deal for your money.  For many fresh foods you'll pay a lot more than you are accustomed to paying in the U.S. or Britain.

 * Wine and spirits cost much less than in Anglophone countries, and the local stuff is particularly cheap, and not just drinkable but quite good. Some say that the only reason Swiss wines are not well known internationally is that the Swiss drink all of it.

 * Shopping for clothing and accessories can be disappointing in Geneva. Most offerings are usually expensive and uninteresting, unless you're really after that floor-length purple fur coat with the rhinestone trim.  Geneva is home to several watch manufacturers, and there are many jewelers and horologers with a great selection.
 * If you are interested in taking back some Swiss souvenirs for your relatives you can find them on the main street, Rue de la Croix d'Or, and also along the main streets leading down to the lake from Gare Cornavin. You should be able to easily find at reasonable prices.

 * is a nice little souvenir shop with all the swiss souvenirs you could think of but also many swiss made watches can be found there and is only few minute's walk from the central railway station.
 * Watches & Pocket watches. Most people will only know the most advertised brands but in switzerland there are probably more than a hundred brands. Don't worry, if it is written Swiss Made on it, it's a top quality watch.
 * Cuckoo clocks. Either mechanical the most traditional one and now also battery operated. Made in Germany but the chalet is the traditional swiss cuckoo.
 * Swiss Army Knives. Swiza and Victorinox being the two most well-known brands (Prices are same throughout switzerland).
 * Music Boxes. Related to watchmaking, music boxes are a very traditional swiss made product. The brand Reuge is the most famous one but there are some cheaper ones.

 * Want more? La, a 10-minute walk southwards from the train station, has just about everything. From the traditional to the modern, from souvenirs to household appliances to libraries to prescription glasses. This is one of Geneva's busiest streets (And don't get confused because this main street has 4 different names. From East to West: Rue de Rive - Rue de la Croix d'Or - Rue du Marché and Rue de la Confédération), and is kept clean and appealing. Prices are fair for the most part, but checking several stores before buying, or asking a friendly-looking passer-by for shopping tips can't hurt.

 * If you are looking for Louis Vuitton-fashion and golden wristwatches, on the south side of the river (running parallel to Marché) is a good place. Of course you can easily  find them elsewhere in the city - this is Switzerland!

Eat
Geneva has a huge number of restaurants for a city its size, and the international community means there's more variety than you'll find in most Swiss cities. On the downside, Geneva is possibly the most expensive city in an expensive country. Additionally, it can be quite difficult to find food on Sunday night, so it might be worth planning ahead or just visiting the more touristy region near the train station. If you have the possibility to cook your own food, self catering is a good idea to save money. If you are staying for a longer period, it's a good idea to make shopping trips to supermarkets in France where many foods cost less than half of what they do in Geneva.

Budget
There are many budget spots located around the train station and in the nearby Paquis district, or near rue de l'Ecole de Médecine off Plaine de Plainpalais.

Plain de Plainpalais
Around a dozen of the best bars in town are located around this diamond shaped parade and circus ground in the area southwest of the old town. This shouldn't be surprising since the many buildings of the Université de Genève are ranged around it as well.

Dance

Sleep
There are a lot of hotels in Geneva, but very few of them are actually in anything like the budget range. Hundreds, many right around the central Cornavin train station offer a pretty standard rate of Fr. 135 per night for a single. If you arrive late and are willing to spend that it makes sense to look at the automated hotel board in the train station to find the nearest vacancy.

It's hardest to find lodging during large international conferences, and trade shows. The latter, of which the prime example is the Salon d'Auto are usually held at Palexpo. It's worthwhile to do a bit of research to see if your arrival is likely to coincide with one of these events.

For lower hotel prices, try the outlying French cities of Annemasse or Gaillard which are conveniently accessible via public transit from Gare Cornavin.

Mid-range
There are hundreds of mid-range hotels in Geneva.

Splurge
There are several grand hotels in Geneva with old-world luxury and distinguished guest lists.

Stay safe
Geneva is by and large a very safe place. Violent crime was almost unheard of, although it's important to keep an eye on your belongings in public, as petty theft is a fairly common occurrence. Do report any such activity to the police, you will probably find them much more interested and helpful than police in many other western cities, especially if you speak a little French.

Since 2013 an increase in violent crime was reported, especially during the nighttime and near party areas. Alcohol & aggressive behaviour led to fights between the multicultural mix in the city. Also burglary is increasing due to organised crime groups, keep your hotel/apartment doors always well locked and close windows etc. when you leave your place.

There is a huge amount of vandalism in the city. On every street you can see bicycles with stolen seats, wheels, everything not locked. Many bicycles are vandalised and destroyed.

A rigged street game "hiding the ball" used to be commonplace near the bridges south of the railway station. As of 2015, police have (according to local reports) systematically rounded up the con-men behind these shell games; hopefully you won't run into them any longer.

Connect
As of Sept 2021, Geneva has 5G from all Swiss carriers, and 4G from all French carriers. Wifi is widely available in public places.

Cope
The Swiss are beyond punctual when it comes to closing hours. So if a museum is supposed to close at 17:00, expect that at 16:47 you will be asked to leave and if you point out that closing hours are still 13 minutes away you might get expelled. If you arrive after 16:31, you'll more than likely be denied entrance. The same applies to shops and pretty much every public activity with a schedule. Lunch hour at most restaurants ends at 14:00 (and last orders at 13:45 for the more strict ones) with dinner service starting again at 18:00.

Nearby
Geneva is almost completely surrounded by France; the nearest major town is Annemasse (southeast of Geneva) and presents little interest. East of Geneva, Switzerland extends into the neighbouring canton of Vaud, which offers many attractions; the world heritage Lavaux region is forty minutes away by train, and has spectacular views of the vineyards, Lake Geneva and the French Alps. On the same riviera, both cities of Montreux (with its 12th century Chillon Caste) and Lausanne (with its Olympic Museum) have beautiful lake-side promenades and are very lively in the summer.

In winter, many mountain resorts in the Swiss, French and Italian Alps are readily accessible from Geneva by car or public transport.

Small towns in neighbouring France that can also be visited as a half-day trip are Saint-Julien en Genevois south of Geneva and Ferney-Voltaire (with the small castle once owned by the philosopher Voltaire) just north of the airport.

You can also take city bus E along the eastern shore of Lake Geneva to the village of Hermance, which has a beach, a tower that can be visited and old houses typical for the region.

Further away
Swiss destinations are almost all served by the CFF from the central train station (Gare Cornavin) while ski resorts in the French Alps and the Jura can be reached by bus from the central bus station off of Rue de Mont Blanc or from SNCF's Gare des Eaux Vives. The price of the bus ticket often covers ski lift tickets as well, be sure to ask.

Here are just a few places which make a good day trip from Geneva:

 * Lausanne
 * Montreux
 * Gruyères
 * Chamonix
 * Evian
 * Annecy
 * Yvoire
 * Thonon

By hitchhiking
Hitchhiking is relatively safe and more common in Switzerland than France, for example, but almost as difficult if you're not a woman. The A1 motorway surrounds the city, with connections to the rest of Switzerland and neighbouring France.

To hitchhike to the direction of Lausanne (North) take bus number 29 towards Gare Zimeysa and step out at stop Blandonnet. Walk back 200m Route de Meyrin towards the centre, across the bridge over the highway and you´ll find an on-ramp to highway towards Lausanne. (Another, even better possibility is to take tram 14 or 16 in direction of Meyrin and step out at the Avanchet. Then walk forward 200 m.) Walk down 100 m along the on-ramp and hitchhike before the speed gets high. The position is very good, speed of the cars low, visibility good and there's plenty of space for cars to stop. You should accept a ride at least to Nyon, where you can continue hitchhiking on the on-ramp. (Hitchhiking on the on-ramp is illegal. Your best bet is usually to try and get a ride at one of the gas station/restaurants on the autoroute itself.)

To hitchhike to the direction of Chamonix and Turin (South-East) take bus 27 towards Thônex-Vallard-Douane and go to the end of the line. Walk through customs to France and stand at the end of the customs just before the cars speed up for the highway. Be sure to have your passport with you when crossing the border. The position is very good, the customs officers are nice, speed is low, there's space for cars to stop, all the traffic is passing through.

To hitchhike to the direction of Lyon and Paris (South-West, West, North-West) take the bus 29 to stop Blandonnet. Walk about 600m to the next on-ramp in direction of South, the one leading to the highway in the direction of South from Route de Vernier. The position is not very good because the cars speed up and visibility is not really good but there's place for cars to stop. Take a ride at least 10 km South to the Swiss-French border, where there's a decent spot to continue. Walk through the customs and hitchhike - preferably with a sign - before the cars speed up. There's not much space for cars to stop but they can, speed is low and all the traffic is passing through the customs.

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Geneva (disambiguation)

There is more than one place called Geneva:

Switzerland

 * Geneva - The major city in Switzerland, a center of international diplomacy and cooperation.
 * Lake Geneva - The region of Switzerland in which the city is located.

United States of America

 * Geneva (Alabama)
 * Geneva (Florida)
 * Geneva (Illinois)
 * Geneva (Indiana)
 * Geneva (Iowa)
 * Geneva (Kansas)
 * Geneva Township (Michigan)
 * Geneva (Minnesota)
 * Geneva (Nebraska)
 * Geneva (New York)
 * Geneva (Ohio)
 * Geneva-on-the-Lake (Ohio)
 * Geneva (Pennsylvania)
 * Geneva (Washington)
 * Geneva (Wisconsin)
 * Lake Geneva (Wisconsin)

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Geneva (New York)

Geneva is the name of both a town and a city in Ontario County, in the Finger Lakes region of New York. The City of Geneva is surrounded by the Town of Geneva.

Get around
You'll need a car to get around the city, unless you only want to see downtown and the historical district. You can do that by foot.

Eat
The quality of food is rising in Geneva, but can still often be disappointing from a Continental or Big-City point of view. Fast food can mostly be found downtown. Nearly every variety is available, but you'll probably need a car to get there (see "transportation" section). Geneva also has some excellent pizza joints; if you don't get any pizza while you're in Geneva....well, you've wasted a trip, haven't you? Other options range from greasy spoon diners to the poorly prepared, over priced with ambiance that will demand your firstborn child as payment, and there are some places in between that are just fine, and to the locals, some of these places are classic.

Drink
Downtown Geneva is littered with local hangouts, some more holey-in-the-wall than others. This is part of the upstate charm. Note: all of these places also serve food. There are also straight up "bars", but these may be better left to the townies.

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Gengenbach

Gengenbach is an historic town delightfully set in the Kinzigtal of the Black Forest (Schwarzwald) and boasting romantic half timbered houses in narrow streets in the style of the Romantic Road (Romantischestraße). The city is an important link in the Baden-Württemberg German Wine Route (Weinstraße). A TV documentary referred to Gengenbach as a “pearl among the Black Forest towns”

Understand
The region was settled by the Celts in pre-Christian times and names, such as Kinzig, are reminders of that age. Germanic tribes who followed the Celts were driven out of the area by the Romans who settled Gengenbach from 73 AD until 260 AD. To this day remnants of the Roman era include a richly decorated votive column, coins, and a brick oven opened to the public in 1974. The most important Roman road from Strasbourg to Rottweil passed through Gengenbach and the town was declared a Free City by the Romans.

Drink
People know how to enjoy life where wine is grown and Gengenbach has been no exception for ages. A mild climate protects the vineyards, and the many hours of sunshine result in the production of outstanding wines.

Over 1,000 years ago, Benedictine monks planted the first vines and today, high quality wines are still grown - Riesling, Müller-Thurgau, Grauburgunder, Weissherbst, Spätburgunder red etc.

Go next
The Black Forest Mountain Route is close (30 km) whilst Baden-Baden is 45 km away, Europa Park leisure park at Rust (40 km), Freiburg-im-Breisgau (55 km) and across in France the Alsace Wine Route (30 km), Strasbourg (30 km). Lake Constance on the Swiss border is 150 km to the South.

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Genipabu

Genipabu or Jenipabu is a beach village in Rio Grande do Norte, getting ever more incorporated into Greater Natal, a few kilometres to its south, after the opening of a new bridge in 2009. It is a tourist destination with huge dunes and fresh water lagoons.

Understand
Famed for shifting sand dunes right on the beach, and accompanying wild ride buggy tours and camel-rides!

Get in
Can be done as a day-trip from Natal, mostly by buggy.

From the terminus Santa Rita bordering the south end of the beach, there are buses to Natal, some crossing the new bridge (allegedly quicker for Ponta Negra) and others the old upriver.

Do

 * Buggy tours - Only drivers certified by the tourist board are allowed on the dunes.
 * Camel rides
 * Sunset - The dune is also a good spot for watching the sunset.
 * Esquibunda - Slide down large dunes on wooden plates and end in a lagoon. Good way to cool and beat the heat.

Eat
Food at the beach shacks has rather high prices.
 * Cheap set lunches can be had at several spots around the Santa Rita bus terminus.

Drink
Many shacks on the beach.

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Gennadi

Gennadi is a little village at the south of Rhodes island. There is a beautiful beach and a few hotels.

Understand
Sand and small pebbles as far as the eye can see - and the liveliest beach parties held anywhere on Rhodes. Basically a continuation of Kiotari, Gennadi combines two different characters: on the one hand there’s the vast beach where there’s always room for you and your friends to spread out your beach towels - only parts of the beach are commercially organized - while on the other there are the Sunday parties with guests DJs at the Sundance beach bar, which attracts all the hip young people from around the island.

The beach is separated from the village, which lies above the main road, but along the road you'll find tavernas, rooms to rent, small hotels and the villas of wealthy local people.

A place rich in nature beauty!

See

 * Village of Asklipios: In the little church there are fascinating displays, honoring the continuity of the cult of healing from ancient times to a modern midwife and nurse. In Greek mythology, Asklepios was the son of the god Apollo who created the art of medicine.

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Genoa

Genoa (Italian: Genova, Ligurian: Zena) is a historic port city in northern Italy, the capital of the Liguria region. As a tourist attraction, it is often overshadowed by cities such as Rome or Venice, even though it has a long history as a rich and powerful trade centre. However, with its multitude of hidden gems behind cozy alleyways, excellent cuisine (notably fish and seafood), renovated old port, beautiful sights (including one of Europe's biggest aquariums), and its position as the European Capital of Culture in 2004, the birthplace of explorer Christopher Columbus (Cristoforo Colombo) is an enticing place which is gradually becoming more included in the tourism market. With its profusion of slate-roofed houses, lovely seaside villas, and several luxurious boutiques, Genoa is a must-see if you want to experience the quintessential Italy.

Understand
When visiting northwestern Italy (Milan, Turin) it is absolutely worth staying for a couple of days or a weekend in Genoa. The city is a good base to explore the Italian Riviera and world-famous places like Portofino and the Cinque Terre.

"Among the marvels of Italy, it will take some digging to find the beauties of Genova, but it is worth visiting it. I remember walking there with a friend, when she suddenly said: 'Let’s stop for a bit. I can’t stand this orange color!'"

- Paolo Coelho, Brazilian lyricist and novelist

Genoa is a place where you discover daily new surprises, even if you stay for years.

The city may be less known by major tourist operators, but its splendor is often hidden inside the narrow streets of the historical center, called "vicoli".

Genoa is a sort of decayed glorious port town, whose decay, however, is what makes it so interesting and pretty. The façades of grand palaces are hidden in scruffy, yet enticing alleyways, and there are really curious treats for anyone in virtually every alley. The city is your "typical" Italian one - quite sunny (during summer), with Mediterranean-looking houses topped by slate roofs, filled to the brim with outdoor cafes and bars, with lots of tiny and quirky alleyways, elegant designer shops, and restaurants. Today, also, the old port has been renovated, and has some funky avant-garde modern architecture, a delightful marina, and several seaside bars and shops.

By train
It is easy to travel to Genoa by train from Milan, Turin, Rome, Tuscany (Pisa, Livorno and Florence (changing train in Pisa or Viareggio)) and France (changing train in Ventimiglia). There are regular InterCity trains of Trenitalia every 1-2 hours per direction with regional trains running every 20-60 minutes in all directions.

A direct ÖBB Nightjet night train runs several times a week from Munich and Vienna, taking 14 hr 20 min via Klagenfurt, Villach, Padua, Vicenza, Verona Porta Nuova and Milan Rogoredo to Genoa Piazza Principe, and continuing to La Spezia.

There are two main train stations in Genoa. serves most local routes and provides access to many bus lines. serves local and long-distance trains, and some trains from Milan and beyond will only stop at this station.

By car
Coming from Milan you can reach Genoa via the A7-E62 (approx. 145 km). Mind though that the last part, from Serravalle to Genoa, is incredibly twisty, making you wonder if you’re still on the highway or accidentally have taken a wrong turn into a motordrome. It’s therefore advisable to take an alternative route, turning off the A7 at the deviation near Tortona and heading on the A26/A7, following Genova, Ventimiglia, Savona, Voltri; making it a longer (+20 km), but certainly safer and more comfortable trip, unless you want to spice up you journey and observe how (some) Italians drive. The same highway is less twisty northbound (leaving Genoa).

Coming from Turin, you can either take the A6/E717 to Savona (137 km) and then go to Genoa following the beautiful, but twisty A10 coast highway (another 45 km), or follow the Genova Piacenza indications you'll find on the ringroad heading south. This latter is the shorter alternative (170 km total), but offers fewer sightseeing opportunities.

Coming from the French Riviera, follow highway A10 and enjoy the sights (approx 160 km from the French border). If you're tempted to avoid the toll roads, be aware that it will take you at least three or four times as long, although you might get better views. The Morandi bridge on the A10 that dramatically collapsed in 2018 has been replaced with a new bridge.

Coming from Tuscany, you can take the A12 from Rosignano to Genoa. From November 1 to March 31 you must have snow chains on board between the gates of Carrodano and Sestri Levante, even though snow is seldom a problem here.

By bus
Genoa can be reached via Flixbus coach from many European countries. Long distance buses also run from Nice.

By boat

 * And see Ferries in the Mediterranean

has ferries from Barcelona (Grandi Navi Veloci, daily, 18 hours), Tangier (Grandi Navi Veloci, weekly, 46 hours), Valletta on Malta, Bastia on Corsica, Olbia and Porto Torres on Sardinia, Palermo on Sicily, and Tunis.

By car
Locals will say driving around the city is somewhat faster than public transportation (traffic jams at rush hours notwithstanding), but once you have reached your destination you are faced with the nightmare and frustration of looking for a nonexistent parking spot. It is not just chance that most locals switched from cars to scooters - to the extent that even finding a spot for a scooter has become difficult too. All attractions within the center are in walking distance or well served by public transportation, therefore a car is of no use at all. If you still decide to drive into the city, don't bet on available street parking (there are street parking fees anyway) go directly to a parking garage and hope not all of them are full. If you think of driving to the beach on a sunny weekend day within Genoa or in another town along the coast, forget it. Finding a parking spot in walking distance to your beach is a once-in-a-lifetime event. Use public transit instead.

Public transportation
Public transportation will probably be your best bet within the city. The bus network is operated by AMT and services the whole city until 01:00. Be sure to check the routes and timetables you need because the system can be somewhat confusing, e.g. some routes only travel at certain times and are replaced by other similar ones with different numbers at those times. There is also an underground line connecting the main square, piazza De Ferrari, with the northwestern neighborhood of Rivarolo, serving the historical center, the Porto Antico tourist area, the Stazione Principe main train station and the ferry terminal at Dinegro along the route. As is common in Italy, tickets are not sold on board (except at night or on Sundays, then at an increased price); you need to buy your ticket before boarding the bus at a newspaper kiosk or a tobacconist's or an underground station, and validate it at a punching machine once you have boarded the bus. Single tickets cost €1.60 and are valid for 100 minutes after validation for an unlimited number of travels in any direction. A daily pass costs €4.50, while a group daily pass valid for 4 persons costs €9.00. Those passes must be validated at the beginning of your first ride. If you have to catch a bus early in the morning or at late hours when the tobacconist shops are not open you should have a local cell phone. Tickets via SMS You need to send a text message with "AMT" to 48 50 209 and you will be charged €1.50. The response message is the ticket, which is valid for 110 minutes. AMT also has iOS and Android apps through which tickets can be bought.

There are also a number of public elevators and cable railways connecting the center with the neighborhoods on the surrounding hills. The upper stations of the Ascensore di Castelletto elevator and of the Funicolare del righi railway offer an astonishing view of the city.

Trenitalia suburban and regional trains travel in east-west direction along the coast connecting all the coastal neighborhoods/suburbs with the city center. This is the most convenient means of transportation if you plan to see some peripheral districts or towns along the coastline. AMT tickets and passes are valid on Trenitalia trains within the city limits (Voltri and Nervi); single tickets only allow one train ride, and you must validate them again at the yellow punching machines at the stations - check for the correct validating space with the name "Trenitalia" on the back side of the ticket. If you are travelling outside the city limits to visit some outer towns, you will have to buy a ticket at a Trenitalia counter or machine. It is advisable to buy return tickets right away because there are usually no ticket counters at minor stations and chances are good that the ticket machines there won't work, turning buying a ticket (or discussing with the conductor on the return train) into a hassle.

The historic center of Genoa is serviced by bus only around some important squares and streets (Piazza Acquaverde for Stazione di Piazza Principe, Piazza della Nunziata, Largo Zecca, Piazza Corvetto, Piazza Caricamento). Its caruggi alleys are so narrow that no vehicular traffic is physically possible, and they have to be visited on foot - distances are definitely not huge anyway.

By boat
AMT also operates a public boat service called Navebus (see timetable) connecting the Porto Antico to Pegli. It is a great and cheap way to have a look at the city from the sea; once in Pegli, you can visit the Villa Pallavicini public park.

Private boat services start from the Porto Antico and travel along the coast to Camogli, San Fruttuoso, Portofino, Chiavari and the Cinqueterre.

Old City
Genoa has one of Europe’s largest preserved historical centers, made up of an incredible number of tiny streets and alleys called Caruggi. Walking through it will plunk you right back to olden times when Genoa was the most important harbor of the Mediterranean sea.

 * The impressive fortification belt built on the hills surrounding the city, originating in the 16th Century.
 * Some similar buildings are also found in Via Balbi.
 * A lot of beautiful churches, some of which date back to the Romanesque time (San Giovanni di Pre', San Donato, Santa Maria del Castello)
 * Some similar buildings are also found in Via Balbi.
 * A lot of beautiful churches, some of which date back to the Romanesque time (San Giovanni di Pre', San Donato, Santa Maria del Castello)
 * A lot of beautiful churches, some of which date back to the Romanesque time (San Giovanni di Pre', San Donato, Santa Maria del Castello)
 * A lot of beautiful churches, some of which date back to the Romanesque time (San Giovanni di Pre', San Donato, Santa Maria del Castello)
 * A lot of beautiful churches, some of which date back to the Romanesque time (San Giovanni di Pre', San Donato, Santa Maria del Castello)

Museums in Nervi
The eastern suburb of Nervi hosts four small art museums around a pleasant park overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

A combined ticket for three or four museums costs €10, two museums €8.

Trains leave from Genoa Piazza Principe station every 15-40 minutes, and take 40 minutes to make the trip (€1.30 one way, Nov 2019).

Do
There are plenty of things to do in Genoa, although it is very advisable to visit in spring and summer. A lot of young kids spend their time playing with their friends in Parks found within certain antique Villas, some of them are also museums (i.e. Villa di Negro- oriental arts museum Edoardo Chiossone). Go for ice cream along the beaches and beach promenades. There are a lot of paintings in the town and on the brick floors which a lot of people admire. Fishing for catfish is also a hobby you might enjoy.

Via XX (venti) Settembre - Via San Vincenzo
Genoa's main street Via XX settembre, is filled with cafes and high street fashion shops. Start from Brignole station and head towards Piazza De Ferrari. Via San Vincenzo, another popular shopping destination, runs parallel to Via Venti (as the Genoese call it) from Brignole.

De Ferrari - San Lorenzo/Centro Storico
De Ferrari square lies in the heart of the city, surrounded by the Carlo Felice theatre, and Palazzo Ducale. Head towards Via San Lorenzo and get lost inside the Centro Storico. A bustling net of alleyways that gains its character from being close to the port and as such is a melting pot of cultures. You can breathe the Sea air and the port of a once-strong maritime republic.

It is full of bars, shops, antique barbers (va canneto il lungo), butchers and restaurants. Get lost! (though you might want to take a map because you could get lost.)

On Friday and Saturday nights, these alleyways fill up with people, excellent for bar crawling and living the night. Find its many chupiterias, to get speciality shots or find smaller more rustic birrerias. Occasionally you can find live bands on the streets or in many of the bars, especially by Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza Luzzati.

Passeggiata Lungo mare Corso Italia - Boccadasse, Santa Chiara
Take a walk along Corso Italia on a sunny day, this promenade along the sea is a must for the outdoor season. Suited for runners, roller blades, it also has a skate park, Giardini Govi, along its way. Just head south from Brignole Bus Station, along Viale Bisagno Brigate and then turn left, there the promenade begins.

At the end of Corso Italia, there is a church and going down towards the sea you reach Bocadasse, a small beach surrounded by ice cream shops, little boutiques, and restaurants, with terraces over the sea. Adventure yourself along the "creuzäs", (small alley) ways to discover its villas and hidden coves.

Monte Righi - Castello Sperone
Genoa is surrounded by hills, which have fortresses built under Napoleonic rule, to defend the city. You can reach this summit of the hill Righi by taking the funicular at Largo Zecca. From then on you may walk along the woods and access a bird's eye view of the city and its port. It's quite a walk, but well worth it.

Parco di Nervi
Nervi is the last neighborhood heading towards levante (east), get here quickly by taking bus number 15 or one of the frequent trains. Here lies an immense park that lies just above cliffs on the sea. It has a sea level promenade and another part of the park which extend towards the hills. There are a few small lakes hidden within the park.

 * Football: Genoa CFC were promoted in 2023 and now play soccer in Serie A, Italy's top tier. Their home ground Stadio Luigi Ferraris (capacity 36,500) is 2 km northeast of city centre.
 * UC Sampdoria were relegated in 2023 so they play in Serie B, also at Stadio Luigi Ferraris.

Learn
Italian Language classes Lingua Madre Cultural Association [mailto:info@linguamadre.it].Lingua Madre offers a wide range of courses, in a friendly atmosphere, where you can quickly learn Italian and make new friends.

Italian language courses organised by Scuola Tricolore. Whether you are interested in group or individual courses, in the morning, afternoon or evening, Scuola Tricolore offers high quality tuition and for those interested accommodation and leisure activities. Courses available in the morning, afternoon and evening.

Italian Language School A Door to Italy - You can ask for private teachers and personalized lessons even outside of the school facilities.

Buy
Genoa is great for shopping. You have the designer boutiques, department stores, food shops, and antique dealers.

Downtown, for those who want luxury boutique browsing, you can find some world class fashion-related shopping along Via XX Settembre, starting from Piazza Ferrari.

There are a lot of small, picturesque and tourism-related shops in the centre. These are mainly in the central squares and the small alleways. You can find souvenir stalls, kiosks selling books and snacks, sailor-themed stalls, traditional flea markets, modern and antique furniture dealers, little bookstores and tiny art galleries.

There is a large shopping center called Fiumara located near Genova Sampierdarena train station. To reach Fiumara, take a local train to Genova Sampierdarena station and exit the station. Turn left and go under a bridge, near which there is a sign to the left for Fiumara. The shopping center is visible from the other side of the bridge and is about 10 minutes walk. The mall can also be reached by car or bus routes 1, 2, 4 and 22. The mall is open daily 09:00-21:00. Nearby there is a theater and activity center which includes a pool hall, bowling alley and restaurants.

Eat
The vast majority of places charge service for a fixed amount per person (called coperto), as is customary in Italy. A trattoria, cafe or bar will not charge this fee for lunch, and this is often a good place to get pasta or a sandwich in the afternoon. Restaurants are open from approximately 12:30 - 15:00 for lunch and 19:30 - 22:00 for dinner.

Pesto sauce originates from the city of Genova. It is used in many dishes, including pastas and pizzas.

Another must try from the Genovese or Ligurian cuisine is focaccia, which is a flat oven-baked Italian bread that may be topped with onions, herbs, or other foodstuffs. Focaccie are quite tasty and often cheaper than pizzas. There are many 'focaccerie' scattered throughout Genova and its surroundings. These are basically take away places, and easy on the wallet, too. In many of the focaccerie, you will find improvised varieties of focaccie, but usually, the best tasting ones come with only tomatoes or onions and a bit of olive oil. The original "focaccia" is simply topped with olive oil, salt and a little bit of white wine

Don't miss a chance to try farinata, a thin crusty pie made with chickpea flour, water, salt, and olive oil.

Drink

 * Piazza delle Erbe: small square in the old town, with nice bars (5 min. walking from Piazza De Ferrari and Palazzo Ducale) open until 01:00. On Fridays and Saturdays it is crowded with young people.

Area of Porto Antico. Down of piazza Caricamento and close to the Bigo there is a float restaurant with the nose of it being a night bar, with sometimes offering live music. Wide wood chairs to relax and see the sea in summer.

Budget

 * Albergo Parigi, 72 Via di Pre. Cheap and basic and close to Genova P. Principe station. €40 per room.

Splurge

 * Hotel Romantik Pagoda.
 * AC Hotel Genova.
 * Hotel Romantik Pagoda.
 * AC Hotel Genova.
 * Hotel Romantik Pagoda.
 * AC Hotel Genova.

Crime
Streets in Genoa are usually quite safe, especially in the main tourist areas and residential areas. Downtown, Quarto dei Mille, Quinto del Mare and Nervi are all safe districts during the day as well as the evening.

However, some limited areas in the historical centre off the main alleys might be subject to petty crime or just be uncomfortable for the general tourist (e.g. prostitutes waiting for clients in the middle of the day in dark side alleys just a couple of blocks away from a tourist attraction). Especially north of Piazza Caricamento/via Banchi/via Luccoli, around the Via Pré and in the Stazione Principe area, it is advisable to exercise extra caution and follow your common sense, e.g. avoid walking into narrower, darker, deserted alleys off the main paths unless you know where you are going. Pay special attention to your surroundings, avoid displaying flashy items and do not carry large amounts of cash or valuables.

Muggings or violence towards tourists are practically unheard of, however deft pickpockets are not. Be particularly careful in the via San Lorenzo/via San Bernardo/via San Donato area (which is a popular and very crowded nightlife zone for students and young people) and also on city buses.

Traffic
When walking, you should not expect motorists (especially scooters and bikers) to be particularly disciplined. At unsignaled crosswalks, you might need to insist on your right of way by just starting to cross the road (with caution!), as Italian pedestrians normally do, rather than waiting for motorists to stop. If a car, van or truck has stopped to let you cross, be very careful and always assume there might be a scooter passing that vehicle at high speed without seeing you.

Beaches
Virtually all beaches in Genoa and surroundings are made of cobbles, rocks and cliffs. The sea floor is normally very steep and you won't be able to touch the ground just some meters away from the shore, hence beware if your swimming skills are not good. When bathing, be extremely cautious as stones under water are mostly covered with vegetation and very slippery. Avoid bathing at all if the sea is not calm: waves that may seem innocent from the shore might be strong enough to turn getting out of the sea into a quite dangerous and scary undertaking, running the risk of being smashed into the shore or into a rock (that you perhaps can't see because it's under water). There is normally no lifeguard service on free public beaches.

Connect
As of June 2022, Genoa has 5G from all Italian carriers.

Cope
It is not difficult to find someone who can help you with easy problems in English, Spanish or French, but the best is of course to speak a little bit of Italian.

Consulates

 * 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan

Go next
Genoa makes a good base to explore Cinque Terre, Rapallo, Portofino, Portovenere, La Spezia, or Chiavari. The French Riviera is not too far away, either.

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Genoa (disambiguation)

There is more than one place called Genoa:

Australia

 * Genoa (Victoria) - A border town in North Eastern Victoria.

Italy

 * Genoa - A historical port city in the Liguria region of northern Italy

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Genovesa

Genovesa Island, also known in Spanish as Isla Genovesa or by its English name of Tower Island, is one of Galapagos Islands of Ecuador.

Understand
Genovesa is considered one of the three must see sights in the Galapagos, featuring the largest red-footed boobie colony in the islands, over 200,000 Galapagos storm petrels, great frigate birds, Nazca boobies, swallow-tailed gulls, and short-eared owls. Of the Darwin finches, the warbler finch, large cactus finch, large ground finch, and small-beaked ground finch are all found on this island.

The island is relatively small, with a total area of only 5.4 square miles. Unlike many of the islands which have prominent highlands, the highest elevation on Genovesa is only 250 feet above sea level. Darwin Bay, the main bay of the island, is actually a flooded volcanic caldera. Next to Darwin and Wolf), Genovesa is the most remote of the islands, and requires an overnight boat ride through seas that can occasionally become mildly rough.

See the Galapagos wildlife page for more information on the flora and fauna of the islands.

Prince Phillip's Steps
Prince Phillip's steps is a dry landing onto a rocky path carved directly into the rocky volcanic walls of the island. The path leads up the 25m high walls to the largest bird colonies on the island. A 1 km trail winds through great frigate nesting sites, red-footed boobies, Nazca boobies, and out to the edge of the island where Galapagos storm petrels fill the air so thickly that it's a wonder they find space to fly.

Darwin Bay
The landing site for Darwin Bay is a small beach at the end of the bay. Sea lions will often haul out on the white sands, and numerous birds nest in and near the mangroves that line the 0.75 km path. The trail here leads up to the top of the cliffs that surround the bay, providing a nice view.

Darwin Bay
The main bay within Genovesa island is actually a flooded volcanic caldera, and provides one of the best opportunities to see hammerhead sharks while snorkeling.

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Genting Highlands

Genting Highlands is in Pahang, Malaysia which is famous for having Malaysia's only legal casinos, as well as theme parks, shopping malls and hotels.

Understand

Genting Highlands — pronounced ghen-ting with a hard "G" — is a self-proclaimed "City of Entertainment". The primary draw is that Genting Highlands is home to the only legal casinos in Malaysia. It also features theme parks, shopping malls, hotels and convention centres. The resort offers six hotels with 10,500 rooms, over 50 fun rides, 170 dining and shopping outlets, shows, business convention facilities and entertainment options. As a plus, being up in the highlands means it's cooler than the steamy lowlands. Genting Highlands attracted 28.7 million visitors in 2019.

Those seeking natural beauty should visit the Chin Swee Temple, located slightly below the main attraction Resorts World Genting, a temple located in the middle of tropical forest where one needs to ride the Awana Skyway to reach the place, passing through the cloudy forest, or Resorts World Awana, a resort with an 18-hole golf course, jungle trekking, camping and bird watching.

Unlike many of Malaysia's other hill stations, Genting Highlands was not built by the British during colonial times; it was only built following independence by the late Malaysian-Chinese businessman Lim Goh Tong in 1965.

Orientation
Orienting yourself in Resorts World Genting is simultaneously easy and difficult. There are no "streets" of any kind; instead, all the gigantic buildings are connected with a vast warren of well-signposted walkways, tunnels and escalators. Nevertheless, you can easily spot any staff as you walk around and they will be more than happy to give you direction. Although not applied uniformly everywhere, you can always find naming directions written in combination of English, Malay and/or Chinese.

Climate
Located at an altitude of 1,800 m (5,900 ft), temperatures in Genting Highlands are a good 10°C lower than in Kuala Lumpur, generally staying in the 15-25°C range, and rarely falling below 14°C. The lowest recorded temperature ever was 8.4°C. On a clear day, there are stunning views down into the valley — but when it's raining in Kuala Lumpur, Genting Highlands is swathed in rolling clouds and visibility drops to zero. Thanks to the walkway system, you almost never need to venture outside (except when visiting the outdoor Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park), but hotel rooms are unheated and can get chilly at night.

By plane
The nearest airport is in Subang, Selangor. From there, take train (28 min) to KL Sentral then connect to the bus from there. The second nearest airport is Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang, Selangor. Express train (to KL Sentral), limousine and taxi services are available from the airport to Genting Highlands.

By train
From northern region of Peninsular Malaysia, take train to Batang Kali Station and transfer to Aerobus Shuttle Service for destination to Genting Highlands. Bus departure times are at 9:30AM, 11:30AM, 2:30PM and 6:30PM. From the southern region, take train to KL Sentral and transfer to the express bus service to the highlands.

By car and taxi
Genting Highlands can be reached by car from Kuala Lumpur in about 1 hr on the Karak Highway. An executive taxi from the centre of Kuala Lumpur to Genting Highlands costs RM150-RM200 whilst a regular taxi from the centre of KL to Genting Highlands costs around RM60-RM70. Ride hailing services will cost you around RM130-140 with the same destination. Limousine services are available to Genting Highlands from Johor (Johor Bahru), Kedah (Alor Setar), Melaka, Penang (Butterworth, George Town), Perak (Ipoh) and Selangor (KLIA/KLIA2).

By bus
There are frequent buses operated by from various points in Kuala Lumpur (first bus at 9:00AM), including KL Sentral train station (two hourly), Gombak (two hourly), Pudu Sentral (two hourly), Jalan Pekeliling (two hourly), Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (two hourly), Klang Sentral and Shah Alam. Booking in advance is advisable as services can sell out, especially on weekends.

All buses take around one hour and cost from RM9.90 one way, with most terminating at the bus terminal below Awana Skyway cable car Awana Station, from where it's an 10-minute ride up to the summit of Genting Highlands (RM10 one-way in a standard gondola; the top cable station is in SkyAvenue). It is slightly cheaper to buy a combined bus and cable car ticket, costing RM20. A direct non-stop bus departs from Genting Highlands to KL, the last bus departing at 8PM (RM 35 one-way; travel time 2 hr, reservation available at bus counter no:3).

You may also consider buying the so-called Go Genting Golden Package (valid for one day only; RM 47, (RM 4 more on national public holidays) from the Genting ticket office on the second level of KL Sentral. This package includes the return bus journey (same day only) between KL (KL Sentral and three other points of departure) and Resorts World Genting Bus Terminal, the return cable car ride (same day only) and buffet lunch at the Coffee Terrace or Outdoor Theme Park day pass. You have to decide on what time you want to return from Genting when you purchase the package.

Other companies running direct buses include Five Star Tours, Grassland and Konsortium.

Get around

All hotels and attractions in Genting Highlands (except Awana Resort, Gohtong Jaya and Genting View Resort) are connected by sheltered walkways, lifts and escalators, so you never actually need to go outside. The entire complex is wheelchair accessible. You can take the two available gondola lifts to explore the lower part of the highlands.

Alternatively, taxi stands are available outside the lobby of First World Hotel and Genting Grand Hotel to bring you around and down the highlands (e.g. to Awana Resort) or even down to Kuala Lumpur. Similarly, ride hailing services are available at almost every spot in the whole highlands.

Casinos
The main thing to do in Genting Highlands is gambling. All casinos are open 24 hr, although you must be over 21 and, if Malaysian, not Muslim to enter. A notional dress code applies, prohibiting sandals and smoking. Alcohol is not available in the casinos.

Table games are baccarat, blackjack, French boule, Genting stud poker, mini dice, pontoon, progressive Texas hold 'em poker, roulette, tai sai, three-card poker, three pictures and zodiac wheel. There are also countless slot machines, but they all require signing up with Genting Rewards card system if you want to withdraw any winnings.

No bags are allowed inside, but lockers are available at Level 2 SkyAvenue. Photography inside the casinos is strictly prohibited.

Buy
Aside from casinos and theme parks, explore the complete shopping malls in the highlands offering various products with various price ranges suited for all travelers.

Eat
There are countless options for dining in Genting Highlands, from choices of local food, fast food to fine dining experience of cuisine from all over the world. Being in a tourist resort, prices are generally higher than elsewhere in Malaysia, but there are always cheaper options available around.

Budget
There are fast food chains like McDonald's, Burger King, and KFC. All these restaurants charge about 50% more than what they charge elsewhere in Malaysia. There are several food courts also at the resort whose prices are generally cheaper.

Mid-range
Both of Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park and Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park feature various food outlets.

Drink
Nightlife in Resorts World Genting is concentrated along the High Line at the rooftop level and Zouk Atrium of SkyAvenue. There are many pubs and live music along the lane. There is also a big nightclub Zouk at the basement level of SkyAvenue and some bars at Genting Club and the basement level of Genting Grand Hotel.

There are several cafes around such as Starbucks Coffee etc in the First World Hotel.

Sleep
With 10,500 rooms to choose from, there are usually plenty of beds at Genting Highlands. On weekdays in the off-season, rooms can be relatively cheap indeed, but demand is highly seasonal and the hotels fill up fast during festive holiday seasons, thus early reservation is highly recommended. All rooms are unheated and can thus get chilly at night!

All hotels are run by Resorts World Genting and share the same reservations centre, reachable online or by calling.

Outside Resorts World Genting
During peak holiday season, often most of the hotel rooms at Resorts World Genting will be fully booked. To have a high-star accommodation near the hill top of Genting Highlands, one can opt for the following options. Usually these accommodations will provide free shuttle transport to and from Resorts World Genting.

There are also cheaper accommodations available a couple of kilometres down the slope from the cable car base station, such as:

Connect
Nowadays, all of hotel rooms at Resorts World Genting are connected to Wi-Fi connections. First World Plaza and Genting Grand Complex have computer gaming centres which can also function as Internet Café called the Cyber World. SkyAvenue has several mobile phone shops selling temporary SIM cards for international visitors. There is also a post office on the lower level of Genting Grand Hotel.

Stay safe
Casinos are generally very safe. Casinos take security very seriously and have cameras recording almost every square inch of their property, as well as uniformed security personnel patrolling at all times. There are two police stations in the highland, one at the hill top next to Genting SkyWorlds Hotel and one at the bottom hill in Gohtong Jaya.

Weather
Temperature can go relatively low at night and in early morning, so visitors are expected to have warm clothes with them. When thick cloud passes by the highland, expect some drizzle for a prolonged time, thus having raincoat or umbrella can be beneficial. Be extra careful for the slippery slope floors at Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park during raining time.

Cope
Every place in Resorts World Genting is accessible-friendly. It is equipped with wheelchair ramps and lifts to access almost all floors available. Wheelchairs and baby strollers can be rented for free (with RM100 refundable deposit) at Customer Service Counter, Level 1 SkyAvenue.

Go next
Located at the border between Selangor and Pahang state, Genting Highlands stands in a strategic position for travelers to further their travel towards other hill resorts or inland towns in Pahang, yet maintain a relatively short distance to the capital Kuala Lumpur at all time.
 * Kuala Lumpur - the capital of Malaysia, 45 minutes away
 * Fraser's Hill - a nearby hill resort on the same mountain range as Genting
 * Bukit Tinggi - another nearby hill resort with European architecture design
 * Kuala Gandah - home to a famous elephant sanctuary
 * Kuantan - seat of the state of Pahang, about three hours away

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Geoagiu

Geoagiu is a town in Hunedoara County, Transylvania, Romania. It is on the Mureş river at an altitude of 217 meters. The river with the same name (Geoagiu) flows in this place into the Mureş. The town has a population of about 6,500.

Understand
The first settlements in the area can be found in the time of the Dacians, in the 1st century BC, as shown by archeological discoveries. After the Roman conquest, the Romans built the fort of Germinsana in the 2nd century, however, it kept the original Dacian name.

The name of Germisana meant hot water and it showed that the Dacians already knew of the thermal springs of the area. Another opinion that the name came from the Hungarian name of the river Gyógy which means curative. But more probably, the name is coming from the Hungarian word dió (nut as fruit) with the suffix -d, so, after the first documentary citation, villa Gyog from 1291 appeared as Dyod és Dyog (1397), Aldyogh (1407), Algyogh (1412), Aldyod (1439), Alsodyod alio nomine Alsoffalwa (around 1444).

The first documentary citation of Geoagiu (it was written as villa Gyog) was in the year 1291, when it was used as a land in the vicinity of Bintinti (now the village Aurel Vlaicu).

By car
To reach Geaogiu you must take county road DJ 705 which is a branch from E68/DN7 between Orastie and Sebes.

Get around
You can get around on foot.

Hiking

 * Madei Gorge-12 km
 * Ardeului Gorge - 12 km
 * Bacaiei Gorge - 14 km
 * Cibului Gorge - 15 km
 * Glodului Gorge - 12 km
 * Cigmaului Cave
 * Geoagiu-Bai Fall
 * Geoagiu-Bai Cave

Phone
Geoagiu area code is 254 for Romtelecom and 354 for RDS.If you are calling from Romania you must dial 0254(0354) and if you are calling from abroad you must dial +40254(+40354).

Go next

 * Orastie
 * Deva
 * Hunedoara
 * Hateg
 * Petrosani

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