Jet d'eau (water foutain)

Originally a simple security valve at the Coulouvrenière hydraulic factory, this water fountain has, over the years, grown to be the symbol of Geneva.

In 1891, it was transferred to the "Rade", to become a major tourist attraction. However, it was not until 1951 that it was provided with an autonomous pumping station, propelling 500 litres of water per second to a height of 140 metres at a speed of 200 km per hour (124 miles/h).

Eight 9,000-watt projectors light the fountain's majestic column in the evening as it soars skywards.

Location: Quai du Général-Guisan

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[alajniha]

J'adore toute la Suisse toute les villes et tous les villages et les petits villages, j'ai souhaité de naitre en Suisse et vivre dans ce pays . Suisse est le paradis de notre planète

[GameSpanka]

And it fucked up so often, remember? LOL

[YesYesYoureRight]

Quote betinhosj:

Eight 9,000-watt projectors light the fountain's majestic column in the evening as it soars skywards.

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majestic column or phallic column in the evening?

[zaeme]

Genf - szép volt!

[lamotube]

gr8..amazing and beautiful

[isapedraza]

Ja, unas palabras... jajaja :p