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

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 ...

History In the 10th century, possession passed to the Holy Roman Emperor Otto the Great. The earliest fortifications still standing today date from this period. ...

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 ...