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Morges Castle
Morges Castle and its museums
The castle's history
The four towers of Morges Castle stand in front of the splendid backdrop of the Mont-Blanc and Lake Geneva. This mighty medieval castle has dominated the area since the 13th century. Today it is home to the Vaud Military Museum, the Police Museum, the Artillery Museum and the Museum of Historical Tin Figurines.
The castle – situated at the heart of the small but lively and very pretty wine-growing town of Morges – was built by Louis Count of Savoy in 1285.
Morges Castle and its museums
Built in 1286 by Louis of Savoy, the castle is an excellent example of the "carré savoyard" – a square fortress – typical of medieval Savoy. From 1536 to 1798 the castle served as a residence to the Bernese bailiffs.
Vaud Military Museum
The museum’s collection holds a large number of bladed weapons, firearms and armour. The exhibition in the armoury guides its visitors through 350 years of military history and introduces them to its most famous characters, from Major Davel to General Guisan. Also on show are military
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Morges
The city of Morges, famous for its flower displays, benefits from a privileged situation on the shores of Lake Geneva, facing the majestic Mont Blanc. Morges and its castle live to the rhythm of flowers throughout the year, especially in spring on the occasion of the Tulip Festival or in summer with the Dahlia Quay.
Its 15,000 inhabitants enjoy a pedestrian zone on the main street in the centre of the Old Town, which is home to lively open-air markets and shops. The restaurants here serve the wines from canton Vaud's largest appellation area: Morges AOC.
The city of Morges was founded in 1286 by Louis of Savoie. Its picturesque old port, which today is home to pleasure craft, was the largest merchant port on Lake Geneva in the 17th century.
The Chateau de Morges dominates the Grand Rue and the port. It is home to the Vaud Military and Artillery Museum, the Swiss Historical Figurines Museum and the Gendarmerie Museum. Its architectural style is carré savoyard and it served as the Savoie court's residence, then as the residence for the Bern Bailiff starti
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Morges
Place in Vaud, Switzerland
For the unincorporated community in the United States, see Morges, Ohio.
Municipality in Vaud, Switzerland
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Morges lakefront | |
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Location of Morges | |
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| Coordinates: 46°31′N06°30′E / 46.517°N 6.500°E / 46.517; 6.500 | |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Canton | Vaud |
| District | Morges |
| • Executive | Municipalité with 7 members |
| • Mayor | Syndic (list) Mélanie Wyss (as of April 2021) |
| • Parliament | Conseil communal |
• Total | 3.86 km2 (1.49 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 374 m (1,227 ft) |
• Total | 15,705 |
| • Density | 4,100/km2 (11,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (Central European Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (Central European Summer Time) |
| Postal code(s) | 1110 |
| SFOS number | 5642 |
| ISO 3166 code | CH-VD |
| Surrounded by | Chigny, Echichens, Lonay,
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