Île de la Harpe, Rolle

Name: Île de la Harpe
Address: Rolle, Switzerland

#2 among attractions in Rolle

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The Île de la Harpe is an island in Lake Geneva, located on the territory of the municipality of Rolle, in the canton of Vaud. It is an artificial island built in 1837. The island was named after the political leader Frédéric-César de La Harpe, after his death in 1838. An obelisk was built on the island in honour of de la Harpe. Since 1875, the island is property of the commune of Rolle. It was classified as a historical monument in 1968 ()

Alternative names: Area: 4.94 acres (0.0077 mi²)Coordinates: 46°27'20"N, 6°20'22"E

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Île de la Harpe – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zoo La Garenne, Rolle Castle, Château de Prangins, Château d'Aubonne.

4.8 miW
Zoo
Zoo La Garenne, Le Vaud
123 min walk • La Garenne is a small zoo located in Le Vaud, Vaud in Switzerland. The park specializes in the conservation and promotion of Swiss fauna, particularly small animals and birds of prey. The zoo also has a care center for wild animals.
~1260 ftN
History museum, Forts and castles
Rolle Castle, Rolle
7 min walk • Rolle Castle is a castle in the municipality of Rolle of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
5.9 miSW
Forts and castles, Historical place, Museum
Château de Prangins, Prangins
152 min walk • Prangins Castle is a castle in the municipality of Prangins of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance. It is home to one part of the Swiss National Museum. There are other parts are in Zurich and Schwyz. At Prangins, the displays focus mainly on daily life in the castle and the region.
3.7 miNE
Forts and castles
Château d'Aubonne, Aubonne
96 min walk • Aubonne Castle is a castle in the municipality of Aubonne of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
3 miE
Forts and castles
Allaman Castle, Allaman
77 min walk • Allaman Castle is a castle in the municipality of Allaman in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It has its origins in the 11/12th Century but the main components were built by Louis, Duke of Savoy - Count de Vaud, in 1253. It is listed in the Swiss Inventory of Cultural Property of National and Regional Significance.
6 miSW
Forts and castles
Duillier Castle
154 min walk • Duillier Castle is a castle in the municipality of Duillier of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
2.8 miSW
Forts and castles
Dully Castle
71 min walk • Dully Castle is a castle in the municipality of Dully of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
3 miW
Area
Vinzel, Bursins
76 min walk • Vinzel is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.
4.6 miSW
Forts and castles
Toblerone line
119 min walk • The Toblerone line is a 10 km long defensive line made of "dragon's teeth" built during the Second World War between Bassins and Prangins, in the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland.
3.3 miW
Forts and castles
Luins Castle, Bursins
85 min walk • Luins Castle is a castle in the municipality of Luins of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance. It was purchased by James-Alexandre de Pourtalès in 1809.
1.9 miW
Forts and castles
Vincy Castle, Gilly
48 min walk • Vincy Castle is a castle in the municipality of Gilly of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.