Nyon derives from one of the names used by the Romans for the town, Noviodunum or Noiodunum.
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13 Facts About Nyon
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The district in which Nyon stands is called Pagus Equestricus in a document of the year 1011; and it is said that the people of the country as of the 18th century still called this district Enquestre.
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Nyon created a court and a mint, which minted coins for the lords of Vaud between 1286 and 1350.
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In 1359 Nyon lost importance after Amadeus VI acquired rights over the entire Vaud.
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Nyon was raised to the status of administrative center of a Vogtei of Bern in 1536.
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Nyon has a high school, a modern hospital, a movie theater, numerous hotels, restaurants, and cafes.
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Nyon is a major centre for the International Money-Broking Industry.
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Nyon is home to three museums; the Musee historique, the Musee du Leman and the Musee romain.
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Nyon is home to 2 libraries; the Bibliotheque municipale de Nyon and the Ecole d'ingenieurs de Changins.
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Nyon is famous for being the headquarters of the Union of European Football Associations and the European Club Association .
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