Castles of Bellinzona

There's an elevator carved out of the mountain to go to Castel Grande, which also has a restaurant facing the valley. The 14th-century Rusca family erected the well-preserved Montebello Castle, which features sturdy walls and a rebuilt drawbridge.

Here you can find displays of art, weaponry, and stone carvings at its Archaeological and Civic Museum. A vertical design connects the exhibits from the chambers to the summit of the tower. You can visit Sasso Corbaro, the smallest of the three, which has a museum. This museum lets you see medieval antiquities and Italian marionettes, as well as panoramic views from its battlement tower. For a fascinating look into history, explore these castles.

• Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bellinzona Castles, depicting magnificent medieval architecture and the history of Castel Grande, Montebello, and Sasso Corbaro.
• Ascend the historic Castel Grande walls to get a view of the valley and see a museum brimming with Roman and medieval treasures.
• Wander around the protective walls of Castel Grande and take in views of the Ticino River and vineyards.
• See the impressive drawbridge and well-preserved fortifications of Montebello Castle houses a fascinating vertical museum with artefacts and weapons from the Middle Ages.
• Explore the quaint museum with marionettes at Sasso Corbaro, and climb the high battlement tower for stunning vistas.