Castle Grande!

Bellinzona Castles

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March 23rd 2008
This is just a day trip we took to see the castle in Bellinzona, pretty close to where we live in Lugano... ... read more

Europe » Switzerland » South-East » Bellinzona

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The Swiss Confederation was founded in 1291 as a defensive alliance among three cantons. In succeeding years, other localities joined the original three. The Swiss Confederation secured its independence from the Holy Roman Empire in 1499. Switzerland... ... read more