Nyon

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.

 Other websites 

Official website of the town (available in French, English and German)
Web site of the Roman Museum of Nyon (same languages as above link)
Paléo Festival
Rugby Club Nyon
Ultimate Frisbee Club, Les Mange-Disques de Nyon
La Redoute, Popular neighbourhood of Nyon

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Category:Cities in Switzerland