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1. Carasc Tibetan Bridge – Curzútt Historic Village loop from Bellinzona

18.2km

06:02

710m

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2. Bellinzona Old Town – Montebello Castle loop from Bellinzona

7.43km

02:18

260m

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3. Castelgrande Bellinzona – Bellinzona Old Town loop from Giubiasco

13.9km

04:19

450m

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Cornelia Fuchs

July 3, 2024

Connected to the western part of Castel Grande, the bulwark completely blocked off the Ticino valley, guaranteeing the Duchy of Milan control of numerous alpine passes.

Although the origins of this mighty wall are not precisely documented, it is likely that an early barrier wall was erected in the aftermath of the conquest of Bellinzona Castle by the Visconti family in 1340. But it was only during the 1480s, that is, in the era of the Sforza family, that the bulwark was significantly reinforced and expanded in light of the growing expansionist aims of the Confederate. The complex was doubled through the construction of a second wall, thus creating the two passageways that can still be seen: one covered, about 4 meters high, and the other, in the form of an upper external walkway, equipped with battlements and embrasures.

In addition to forming a structure that served to defend and keep watch over the territory, the bulwark – along with its gate – was also an important point for controlling goods in transit to Bellinzona and other regional fairs. In the fifteenth century, the bulwark had its own castellan, who – not always successfully – watched out to ensure that the walls were not crossed for military or smuggling purposes.

klaupeg

August 25, 2025

a beautiful path on the fortification wall

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Murata of Bellinzona

1. Carasc Tibetan Bridge – Curzútt Historic Village loop from Bellinzona

2. Bellinzona Old Town – Montebello Castle loop from Bellinzona

3. Castelgrande Bellinzona – Bellinzona Old Town loop from Giubiasco

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