Nyon Castle
Nyon Castle is a castle in the municipality of Nyon of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.[1]
Nyon Castle | |
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Château de Nyon | |
Nyon in Switzerland | |
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Coordinates | 46°22′56″N 6°14′26″E |
Site history | |
Built | 13th century |
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Nyon Castle in Nyon
History
The Castle is first mentioned in 1272, but probably dates back to the Lords of Prangins. It was rebuilt by Ludwig I of Savoy. The rectangular building was built in a variety of building styles. In 1463, it was extensively rebuilt.[2] Following the Swiss Confederation invasion of Vaud in 1530, the Bernese bailiff was at Nyon. In 1574-80 the castle was converted into the seat of the bailiff. It remained the seat of the bailiff and was renovated several times in the following centuries.[3]
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See also
- List of castles in Switzerland
- Château
References
- "Swiss inventory of cultural property of national and regional significance". A-Objects. Federal Office for Cultural Protection (BABS). 1 January 2017. Archived from the original on 2 September 2016. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
- Medieval Nyon in German, French and Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland.
- Ancien Régime Nyon in German, French and Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland.
External links
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- Château de Nyon - official site (in French)
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