Three Castles, Defensive Wall and Ramparts of the Market-Town of Bellinzona

Overview

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.

Selection Criteria

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Components(5 locations)

• •Castel Grande884bis-001
• •Chateau de Montebello884bis-002
• •Chateau de Sasso Corbaro884bis-003
• •Rempart du bourg (Via Dogana)884bis-004
• •Rempart du bourg (Viale Stazione)884bis-005

Details

Countries

Switzerland

ISO Codes

CH

Area

14.698 ha

Coordinates

46.1931, 9.0224