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Nyon Castle: Overall view, facade facing Lac Léman

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posted on 2017-07-05, 00:00 authored by G. Massiot & cie
The Castle is first mentioned in 1272, but probably dates back to the Lords of Prangins. It was rebuilt by Louis I of Savoy. The rectangular building was built in a variety of building styles. In 1463, it was extensively rebuilt. Around the same time, the square César Tower or Tour de Rive (now a residence), was built to defend the city. Following the Swiss Confederation invasion of Vaud in 1530, the Bernese bailiff was at Nyon. In 1574-1580 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.

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Château de Nyon

Date Created

1910-01-01

Date Modified

2017-07-05

Spatial Coverage

Nyon, Vaud, Switzerland|+46.381944+6.240556|Nyon

Temporal Coverage

before or circa 1910

Cultural Context

['Medieval', 'Fifteenth century']

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