Three Castles, Defensive Wall and Ramparts of the Market-Town of Bellinzona
Bellinzona - Canton of Ticino
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Identifier |
884 |
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states |
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category |
cultural |
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criteria |
(iv) |
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Title |
three castles, defensive wall and ramparts of the market-town of bellinzona |
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latitude |
46.1931381226 |
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longitude |
9.0224199295 |
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location |
bellinzona - canton of ticino |
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Region |
europe and north america |
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year |
2000 |
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unique number |
2572 |
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description |
the bellinzona site consists of a group of fortifications grouped around the castle of castelgrande, which stands on a rocky peak looking out over the entire ticino valley. running from the castle, a series of fortified walls protect the ancient town and block the passage through the valley. a second castle (montebello) forms an integral part of the fortifications, while a third but separate castle (sasso corbaro) was built on an isolated rocky promontory south-east of the other fortifications. |
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justification |
criterion (iv): the fortified ensemble of bellinzona is an outstanding example of a late medieval defensive structure guarding a key strategic alpine pass. |
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