UEFA Headquarter, Archive of an international organization in Nyon, Switzerland
The UEFA Headquarter is the central administrative hub for European football located in Nyon, Switzerland. From this facility, competitions are managed, regulations are set, and affairs for 55 member national associations are coordinated.
The organization was founded in 1954 and moved to its current building in Nyon in 1995. This relocation marked a turning point in centralizing the administration of European football in one location.
The building houses archives documenting the development of European football since the organization's founding. Visitors can observe how documents and materials here preserve the history of the sport.
The building operates in three working languages - English, French, and German - to communicate with its 55 member associations. Visitors should prepare for this language diversity and may need translation assistance.
The building holds class A status in the Swiss cultural property inventory for its role in preserving international sports heritage. This recognition reflects the importance of this administrative center to Europe's cultural memory.
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