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Bellinzona



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Three Castles of Bellinzona Three Castles of Bellinzona




The three imposing castles of Bellinzona - Castelgrande, Montebello and Sasso Corbaro - are among the most significant examples of medieval defensive architecture. The three imposing castles of Bellinzona - Castelgrande, Montebello and Sasso Corbaro - are among the most significant examples of medieval defensive architecture.


Opening hours Castelgrande museum:

  • November-March/April - from 10:30 to 16:00
  • March/April-November - from 10:00 to 18:00

Castello di Montebello and Sasso Corbaro museums:

  • March/April - November: from 10:00 to 18:00
  • November - 7 January 2018 - from 10:30 to 16:00
  • From the 8th of January 2018 to March: closed

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