Nyon: from the Romans to rock: founded as a settlement during the Roman Empire, Nyon's historical heritage and cultural calendar--featuring the upcoming Paleo music festival--make it a must-visit destination this summer.

Swiss News - Nbr. 2009, January 2009

Nelson-Pollard, Catherine

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Nyon: from the Romans to rock: founded as a settlement during the Roman Empire, Nyon's historical heritage and cultural calendar--featuring the upcoming Paleo music festival--make it a must-visit destination this summer.

In 52 BC, the Romans established a colony on the shores of Lake Geneva and called its centre Noviodunum (Nyon). Sandwiched between the water and the Jura Mountains, it was a perfect spot for Julius Caesar's retiring soldiers, so houses, Roman baths, a Basilica and an amphitheatre sprang up for the entertainment of t...

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