Location: Ticino

Bellinzona, the capital of Ticino, guards the important north–south link over the alpine passes with three medieval castles. Castelgrande, Montebello and Sasso Corbaro, together with the defensive wall that once reached across the valley, form a unique fortification ensemble that has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000. The complex is regarded as the most important example of medieval defensive architecture in the Alpine region.HighlightsThree castles:…