Belfast Telegraph, UK
Monday, January 08, 2007
Anthony Lambert guides you through a city of striking architecture, irresistible shopping, great food and, above all, winter romance
WHY GO NOW?
Geneva is a romantic place for a winter visit, with stunning views over the French Alps and even the opportunity of a fondue afloat. The ice-skating rink is open until 28 January and the city's medieval-style carnival takes place the weekend of 2-4 March.
SUNDAY MORNING: GO TO CHURCH
The 1853 Holy Trinity Anglican church (17), at Rue du Mont-Blanc 14b, holds communion at 9am and a morning service at 10.30am. Rather more exotic is Switzerland's first Russian Orthodox Church (18), on Rue Toepffer, consecrated in 1866 and attended by Stravinsky and Nabokov. Its gold domes can be seen sparkling in the sunshine from 10 miles away.
