One Of 'Switzerland's Most Famous Symbols' Is An Iconic, Massive Fountain With Scenic Harbor Views

People, including travel experts, can be very divided on Geneva, Switzerland. While Rick Steves has dubbed the city as "overrated," Samantha Brown called out the quirky neighborhood of Carouge as the perfect place to window shop. But despite the expense and crowds you're bound to find there, Geneva is also full of that are both iconic and unique to the city itself. One of those attractions has to be the .

Jet d'Eau can be found in . It doesn't look like a typical fountain, but rather a powerful jet stream that . After sunset, the jet stream is actually lit up by colorful lights, sometimes with a specific theme to celebrate a major event or holiday. Themed illuminations are (Services Industriels de Genève), the .

on the pier or . The . If you're not in Geneva, there's also a live stream of it online through the SIG website. Recently, the attraction was .

Jet d'Eau was not actually meant to be a popular tourist attraction — at least, not at first. . The . In short, the awe-inspiring sight of the Jet d'Eau has made it a must-see attraction in the city.

There are many other attractions to see in Geneva, though not all of them are close to the Jet d'Eau. However, there is much more to discover nearby. Geneva's historic Old Town, near Saint Peter's Cathedral, , is . Keep in mind that Geneva is one of the most expensive cities to dine out in all of Europe, but it's also where you can visit two premier museums –– and the (where you can also see . Further away, you can also visit the Palais des Nations (headquarters of the United Nations), which is about .