SWITZERLAND - Bellinzona

SWITZERLAND stamp



Location of BELLINZONA in SWITZERLAND

Bellinzona is the capital city of the canton Ticino in italian part of Switzerland. The city is famous for its three castles (Castelgrande, Montebello, Sasso Corbaro) and fortified walls that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 2000.

The Castelgrande is located on a rocky peak overlooking the valley, with a series of fortified walls that protect the old city and connect to the Montebello. The third castle (Sasso Corbaro) is located on an isolated rocky promontory south-east of the other two.



UNESCO World Heritage Site :
THREE CASTLES, DEFENSIVE WALL AND RAMPARTS
OF THE MARKET-TOWN OF BELLINZONA

Date of inscription : 2000

The Bellinzona site consists of a group of fortifications grouped around the castle of Castelgrande, which stands on a rocky peak looking out over the entire Ticino valley. Running from the castle, a series of fortified walls protect the ancient town and block the passage through the valley. A second castle (Montebello) forms an integral part of the fortifications, while a third but separate castle (Sasso Corbaro) was built on an isolated rocky promontory south-east of the other fortifications.

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Private swap - Reference CH005

Bellinzona - Two of the three classified castles :
Castelgrande and Montebello (down & left)

Danke / Merci