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Castel Grande

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Castel Grande is the largest of Bellinzona’s three castles. It stands on a rocky ridge above the old town, with defensive walls linking it to Montebello.

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Ce se întâmplă aici

De ce să mergi

Încă netradus — afișat în limba originală.

  • Visit the largest castle in Bellinzona’s UNESCO World Heritage defensive complex.
  • See Torre Bianca, the central keep’s tallest tower, dating to the 13th century.
  • Explore the South Wing museum’s account of life on the hill, from a Neolithic village to the 20th century.
  • View 144 tempera drawings made around 1470 for a town-centre residence ceiling.

Plănuiește vizita

Prețuri

AdultiCHF 28
Studenti/AVSCHF 10

De pe site-ul locului · verificat pe 27 sep 2026

Program

Azi10:30 – 16:00Afișează tot
Luni10:30 – 16:00
Marți10:30 – 16:00
Miercuri10:30 – 16:00
Joi10:30 – 16:00
Vineri10:30 – 16:00
Sâmbătă10:30 – 16:00
Duminică10:30 – 16:00

Nu rata

  • Western-bailey church ruinsThe ruined church may have been dedicated to the Madonna.Western bailey

Curiozități4

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  1. 40 metres

    The gneiss ridge rises nearly 40 metres above the old town.

    Castelgrande (Bellinzona) - Wikipedia
  2. Radial walls divide the interior into three large courtyards.

    Castelgrande (Bellinzona) - Wikipedia
  3. The two towers take their names from the slightly different shades of their stone.

    Castelgrande (castello) - Wikipedia
  4. The Dukes of Milan demolished many buildings inside the walls to make space for troops.

    Castle of Castelgrande - Wikipedia (part 2)

Shorts

Istorie

In 1002, Marquis Arduino of Ivrea confirmed the bishop’s ownership of Castelgrande. The bishop occupied the inner keep, later called the Bishop’s Palace. The castle endured sieges in 1284, 1292 and 1303.

  1. 4th century ADThe fort was rebuilt and greatly enlarged.
  2. around 774An expansion added a chapel, apartments, towers and barracks.
  3. around 800A major fire apparently destroyed the castle’s southern part.
  4. 10th–11th centuriesThe oldest surviving sections of the present enclosure date from this period.
  5. 1239Frederick II sent forces to Bellinzona and strengthened the castle.
Afișează tot
  1. second half of 15th c.The Dukes of Milan substantially expanded the fortress; much of its present form dates from this period.
  2. 1920–1955Renovation and consolidation work strengthened the complex.
  3. 1982–2000Aurelio Galfetti led restoration and rebuilding. The 1983–1989 phase added access routes and lifts for public use.

Sfaturi pentru vizită

  • A wall was added along the cliff face only in the 14th or 15th century.
  • The residence decorated by the ceiling drawings was demolished in 1970.

Cum ajungi

  • Pe josFrom Bellinzona station, follow the Salita Castelgande panoramic route to the castle.
  • Pe josFrom Piazzetta della Valle, take the short tunnel to the lift for the castle.
  • Pe josClimb the steep, narrow streets from the city centre through the city wall.
  • Pe josThe bulwark route leads directly to the castle’s outer courtyard.
  • MașinăVehicles cannot drive directly to the castle; several car parks are nearby.

Accesibilitate

  • Lift A lift from Piazzetta della Valle reaches the fortress through a short tunnel.

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Unde
Salita Castelgrande 18, 6500

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How much are tickets?

Adults: CHF 28; students and AVS pensioners: CHF 10.

What was Castel Grande called in the past?

Its names have included the Old Castle, Uri Castle and Saint Michael’s Castle.

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