Chillon Castle was supposedly founded in the 9th century, but according to excavations, there was still a Roman settlement here. The mention of the castle as the estate of the Dukes of Savoy appeared for the first time in 1160. Until the 15th century, the building was strengthened and expanded, which determined its modern appearance. The castle was intended to control the path along the St. Bernard Pass. The road that connects Northern Europe with Italy still passes nearby.
For a long time the castle served as a prison, this fact is described by Byron in the poem "Prisoner of Chillon". The prototype of the hero of the poem was Francois Bonivard, whose imprisonment lasted from 1530 to 1536. It was released during the only successful siege of the castle, no one else managed to take a powerful fortress - there is water around, only a bridge connects with the shore.
Since the beginning of the 19th century, the castle has become a museum with dungeons, a knight's hall and other attributes of the Middle Ages.
For a long time the castle served as a prison, this fact is described by Byron in the poem "Prisoner of Chillon". The prototype of the hero of the poem was Francois Bonivard, whose imprisonment lasted from 1530 to 1536. It was released during the only successful siege of the castle, no one else managed to take a powerful fortress - there is water around, only a bridge connects with the shore.
Since the beginning of the 19th century, the castle has become a museum with dungeons, a knight's hall and other attributes of the Middle Ages.
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