Île de la Harpe, Artificial island and cultural property in Rolle, Switzerland
The island extends 130 meters in length and 40 meters in width, featuring a 13-meter obelisk positioned in Lake Geneva 70 meters from shore.
Local merchants constructed the island in 1837 to protect the harbor and facilitate timber transportation from Jura mountains to Geneva markets.
The obelisk monument, designed by architect Veyrassat with medallions by sculptor Pradier, commemorates Swiss political leader Frédéric César de La Harpe.
Visitors reach the island through personal water transportation, with the Tourism Office of Rolle providing information at +41 21 825 15 35.
The island stands upon an ancient lakeside settlement, with archaeological remains buried beneath the construction materials from 1837.
Location: Rolle
Length: 130 m
Width: 40 m
Part of: list of cultural properties in Rolle
GPS coordinates: 46.45551,6.33940
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:44
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