Noviodunum, Roman colony archaeological site in Nyon, Switzerland
Located near Lake Geneva, Noviodunum archaeological site contains remnants of Roman structures including a forum, basilica, thermal baths, and amphitheater foundations.
Julius Caesar established the Colonia Iulia Equestris around 45 BC to house army veterans and strengthen Roman control in the region between Jura and Lake Geneva.
The archaeological discoveries at Noviodunum, including mosaics, pottery, and everyday objects, demonstrate the integration of Roman life in this Swiss settlement.
The Roman Museum of Nyon exhibits numerous artifacts discovered beneath the modern city, offering visitors direct access to archaeological findings from excavations.
Modern Nyon developed directly above ancient Noviodunum, with Roman building blocks still visible in some old facades throughout the current city center.
Location: Nyon
Location: Nyon District
Location: canton Vaud
Elevation above the sea: 401 m
Part of: list of cultural properties in Nyon
GPS coordinates: 46.38252,6.23883
Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:29
Nyon Castle
152 m
UEFA Headquarter
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Lake Geneva Museum
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Reformed Church of Notre Dame in Nyon
201 m
Nyon castle museum and porcelain museum
153 m
Nyon Roman Museum
169 m
Bois-Bougy
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Manoir, rue Maupertuis 2-4, Nyon
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Les Cinémas Capitole
82 m
Usine à Gaz
419 m
Maison
91 m
Fontaine de Maître Jacques
262 m
Maison
82 m
Three Roman columns of the forum
273 m
Ancien collège de Nyon
162 m
Maison
123 m
Nyon amphitheatre
195 m
Ancienne porcelainerie
271 m
Église de la Colombière
136 m
Maison, Musée du Léman
298 m
Tour de l'Horloge
199 m
Maison aux arcades
88 m
Maison
89 m
Tour César
269 m
Maison Burnier
360 m
Maison Bonnard avec Porte Sainte-Marie
235 m
Maison Boisot
237 m
Parc du Bourg-de-Rive
368 mReviews
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