Pully, municipality in Switzerland
Pully is a town in Switzerland located on the northern edge of Lake Geneva. It stretches from the waterfront at about 375 meters up to forested hills over 800 meters high, combining dense residential areas with vineyard terraces, green spaces, and a mix of older and modern buildings.
Pully was settled in the Neolithic period, as shown by stone monuments and graves later excavated by archaeologists. The Romans built an important villa there with mosaics and murals, but the written record begins in the 12th century when Pully first appears in documents.
The name Pully likely comes from a Roman landowner called Paulus and appears in records from the 12th century. Today you can experience a community where French is the main language, people from many countries live together, and local wine festivals and national celebrations bring residents and visitors together.
Pully is easy to reach by train from Lausanne, as two train stations connect the town to the city and other nearby places. This makes it possible to arrive without a car and explore the area comfortably, while buses and local transport serve movements within the town.
Two known figures chose Pully as a retreat: painter Raoul Domenjoz and explorer Mike Horn. Additionally, a former king of Thailand lived in the town from 1935 to 1951, showing that Pully has attracted notable people from different walks of life.
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