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Nyon Castle
Nyon Castle in NyonNyon 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]
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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]
See also
- List of castles in Switzerland
- Château
References
- ^ "Kantonsliste A-Objekte" (in German). KGS Inventar. Federal Office of Civil Protection. 2009. http://www.bevoelkerungsschutz.admin.ch/internet/bs/de/home/themen/kgs/kgs_inventar/a-objekte.html. Retrieved 25 April 2011.
- ^ 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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Categories:- Castles in Switzerland
- Cultural property of national significance in the canton of Vaud
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