Three Castles of Bellinzona

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Three Castles, Defensive Wall and Ramparts of the Market-Town of Bellinzone*
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Montebello and Sasso Corbaro castles above Bellinzona
State Party Flag of Switzerland Switzerland
Type Cultural
Criteria iv
Reference 884
Region† Europe and North America
Inscription history
Inscription 2000  (24th Session)
* Name as inscribed on World Heritage List.
† Region as classified by UNESCO.

The Three Castles of Bellinzona are a group of fortification located around the town of Bellinzona in canton Ticino, Switzerland. The group is composed of Castelgrande, castle Montebello, castle Sasso Corbaro and fortified walls.

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Coordinates: 46°11′34, N°9′1

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