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Fortress of Bellinzona
Fortress of Bellinzona
Video Three Castles, Defensive Wall and Ramparts of the Market-Town of Bellinzona
The three impressive castles of Bellinzona are among the most significant examples of medieval military architecture.
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Fortress of Bellinzona
Fortress of Bellinzona
A short film by the Swiss Commission for UNESCO
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Fortress of Bellinzona
Fortress of Bellinzona
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 ...
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Fortress of Bellinzona
Fortress of Bellinzona
The medieval castles of Bellinzona – Castelgrande, Montebello
and Sasso Corbaro – have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage property since 2000. With ...
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Fortress of Bellinzona
Fortress of Bellinzona
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. ...
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