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Castelgrande

Bellinzona, Switzerland
Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Bellinzona
4.5 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Type: Castles
Activities: Dining, City walk sightseeing
Description: This beautiful medieval castle overlooking the city has been recently restored.
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Tegna, Switzerland
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

a very nice place. gives a good view of the surroundings. do also walk on the walls More

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Winnipeg, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Great walks along the walls and into towers. The museum has a lot to offer in historical terms, and there is a movie on the region, more specifically, the history of the castle itself. More

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Lugano, Switzerland
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

Amazing medieval castle in the heart of the city. Enjoy the walk up the hill and be rewarded with great views of the city and surroundings. There is also an "hidden" elevator accessed from the underground parking ramp nearby which will take you to the interior base for the fortress. More

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Aesch, Switzerland
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

the small hike up to here is well worth it, it gives a wonderful view of the city and especially as we were lucky with sunshine and blue skies. We didn't try the restaurant up there, although the menu looked very inviting. And a tip for the ladies: avoid high heels, sneakers or tennis shoes are far better, the cobblestone... More

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Wickenburg, Arizona
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256 reviews 256 reviews
Reviews in 94 cities Reviews in 94 cities
169 helpful votes 169 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012
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Rarely do you get a chance to explore at leisure such a rambling medieval castle - recently renovated - perched on a rock in the middle of town like an eagle's aerie. You can take a good look at the old buildings and walk around the interior courtyard. There's also a museum, which nis not always open and for which... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011
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On a trip to Zurich, this was our fist outing from the city. We went to the train station and bought our Swiss 1/2 off pass and got a free pass for our son who is 11. We took a very comfortable Italian train down to Bellinzona, which was a 2.5 hour ride from Zurich. I wanted us to go... More

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Switzerland
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2010
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Castelgrande is the largest and most interesting castle of the three situated in Bellinzona, in Switzerland´s Ticino canton. If you are driving from Central Europe down to Italy, it is worthwhile to visit at least this castle, a well preserved Unesco World Heritage site. Castelgrande is the lowest of the three castles and has museum with permanent and temporary displays.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
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87 helpful votes 87 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012
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