Castel Grande Castle

Castelgrande is the oldest of the three castles of Bellinzona. It is located on a rocky hill. The Roman fortress, standing on this place, was rebuilt in the XII century, and until the end of the XV century the castle was rebuilt repeatedly. The castle has two towers: Torre Nera and Torre Bianca. The White Tower is the tallest tower in Castelgrande. The relief wall connecting the towers forms the courtyard of this beautiful castle. In the south wing of the castle there is a museum where historical documents of Bellinzona are stored, and in the building of the Arsenal XIX there is a wonderful restaurant "Castelgrande".