Fortress of Bellinzona
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Climb the towers of Castel Grande and continue hiking to Montebello and Sasso Corbaro. In the Bellinzona Fortress you walk over crenellated walls, look out over the Alps and stand in the best-preserved castle complex in the Alpine region.
The Fortress of Bellinzona at a glance
The fortress of Bellinzona consists of 3 castles: Castel Grande, Montebello and Sasso Corbaro, as well as the city walls "Murata". They once secured access to the most important Alpine passes, including the Gotthard. Castel Grande houses a museum on the history of the city. Since 2000, the ensemble has been an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
General information
| Season |
All year
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| Time required |
2 to 4 hours (half day)
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| Suitable for |
Families, Groups, Individual, Couples
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| Accessibility |
Partially accessible
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| Category |
Culture, Education, Urban
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Contact
UNESCO World Heritage in Switzerland
Switzerland
Bellinzona e Valli Turismo
Piazza Collegiata 12
6500
Bellinzona
Switzerland
Phone
+41 (0)91 825 21 31
Fax +41 (0)91 821 41 20
info@bellinzonaevalli.ch
bellinzonaevalli.ch
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