Step back in time and imagine the hustle and bustle of Les Acacias in the 19th century. It was a different Geneva back then. Les Acacias, located on the left bank of the Arve River, was a place full of life, but not in the way we know it today. The area was frequently flooded by the Arve, Drize, and Aire rivers. This didn’t deter the people, though. Market gardening thrived on the Arve side, while cattle grazed towards La Praille. The left bank, however, was under dispute until it came under Swiss control in the mid-19th Century. This began an era of rapid change, and Les Acacias became a vital part of Geneva. A paved road opened in 1878 and streetcars crossed the Arve in 1889. The arrival of the train brought with it a wave of businesses, transforming Les Acacias into the bustling district that it is today. The area was transformed again when it became an industrial zone in the 20th Century, with companies renting land for 90 years. In just two years, 42 companies set up shop in Les Acacias, solidifying its position as a vibrant industrial hub. Now take a look around. Can you imagine this area once full of factories, but now buzzing with life and business? Take a stroll through the Acacias Park and reflect on the transformation of this remarkable place.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to