Defensive walls, Bellinzona, Switzerland

Crenellated defensive walls linking Montebello castle with the town of Bellinzona, Ticino, Switzerland. The castle was built early 14th century for the Rusconi family, with a keep of 1313, and expanded 1462-90. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and now houses the Archaeological and Civic Museum, opened 1974. Picture by Manuel Cohen

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Bellinzona Crenellated Crenellations Ramparts Ticino

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