🏰 Three Castles, Defensive Wall and Ramparts of the Market-Town of Bellinzona
Medieval Alpine fortification complex in Ticino, Switzerland
📋 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 2000
- Three interconnected castles: Castelgrande, Montebello, and Sasso Corbaro
- Strategic location controlling Alpine passes and trade routes in Ticino
- Fortifications developed from Roman era through Renaissance period
The Three Castles, Defensive Wall and Ramparts of the Market-Town of Bellinzona form a remarkable defensive complex overlooking ...