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

Castelgrande   The first human settlement on San Michele hill dates back to 5500/5000 B.C., in the Neolithic period. The first archaeologically confirmed ...

A short film by the Swiss Commission for UNESCO

Criterion (iv): The fortified ensemble of Bellinzona is an outstanding example of the late medieval defensive structure guarding a key strategic Alpine pass. Integrity: The ...

The medieval castles of Bellinzona – Castelgrande, Montebello and Sasso Corbaro – have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage property since 2000. With ...

The striking cathedral forms an impressive historical ensemble along with the Abbey library and Abbey archive. More about it

The vineyard terraces in Lavaux represent one of the largest winegrowing regions in Switzerland. They reflect the harmonious interaction between the residents and ...