Photo Spot Rolle
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Rolle, a port city
At the beginning of the 19th century, most transport took place on the lake. To protect their boats from the wind, merchants decided to build a dyke (1835).
In 1837, the dike became an island. On the death of Frédéric-César de La Harpe (1754-1838), born in Rolle and founding father of modern Switzerland, the people of Rolle named the island after him.
In his memory, a 13m-high obelisk was erected on the island and the monument was inaugurated on 26 September 1844.
Address:
Quais de Rolle
1180 Rolle
in the immediate vicinity.
Footpath: 1 minute