Chateau de Chillon

12th century1150Switzerland

CountrySwitzerland

RegionVaud

Period12th century

Year Built1150

About Chateau de Chillon

Located on a rocky island on Lake Geneva. Inspired Lord Byrons poem The Prisoner of Chillon. The dungeon was used to hold Francois Bonivard, whose chains Byron wore. One of the most visited castles in Europe.

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