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
Château de Nyon
Nyon in Switzerland
Exterior of the castle
Nyon Castle
Nyon Castle
Coordinates46°22′56″N 6°14′26″E
Site history
Built13th century
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]

See also

References
  1. "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.
  2. Medieval Nyon in German, French and Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland.
  3. Ancien Régime Nyon in German, French and Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland.

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