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Nyon
Nyon in late August 2007
Nyon in late August 2007
Coat of arms of Nyon
Coat of arms
Nyon is located in Switzerland
Nyon
Nyon
Location in Switzerland
Nyon is located in Canton of Vaud
Nyon
Nyon
Location in Canton of Vaud
Country Switzerland
Canton Vaud
District Nyon
Area
 • Total 6.8 km2 (2.6 sq mi)
Elevation
400.9 m (1,315.3 ft)
Population
 (Dec 2020 )
 • Total 21,718
 • Density 3,194/km2 (8,270/sq mi)
Postal code
1260
Surrounded by Crans-près-Céligny, Duillier, Eysins, Grens, Messery (FR-74), Prangins, Signy-Avenex, Trélex
Twin towns Nyons (France)

Nyon is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is found 25 kilometers north of Geneva, and is part of the Geneva metropolitan area. The town has (as of 2006) 17,267 people.

History

Nyon was built by the Romans between 50 BCE and 44 BCE, and was called "Colonia Iulia Equestris" or "Colonia Equestris Noiodunum". It grew to be one of the most important Roman colonies in modern-day Switzerland, with a forum, a basilica and an amphitheater that was discovered in 1996.

Modern Day Nyon

Today, Nyon has a high school (Gymnase de Nyon), a hospital, a movie theatre, hotels, restaurants, cafes and a popular tourist attraction - the castle. In the last week of July each year, Nyon hosts the Paléo Festival - a huge music festival.

Images for kids

  • NyonCastle02

    Nyon Castle

  • Nyon Narrow Street

    Narrow streets in Nyon

  • Interior of Temple of Nyon (HDR+tone mapped)

    Interior of the Church of Notre-Dame

  • Nyon in 1642

    Nyon in 1642

  • Panorama from Nyon castle

    View of Nyon from Nyon Castle

  • Nyon Osterbrunnen

    Fountain in old Nyon

  • Nyon street on the shore of lake Geneve

    Lake front in Nyon

  • Rev. John Fletcher 1729-1785 Blood

    Rev. John Fletcher

  • Léa Sprunger - Athletissima 2012

    Léa Sprunger, 2012

  • NyonCastle

    Nyon Castle

  • Roman column - Nyon, Vaud, Switzerland

    Colonia Iulia Equestris

  • Temple of Nyon

    Reformed church of Notre-Dame

See also

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