• The Tourbillon Castle became the main residence of the Bishops of Sion from the time of its construction until Guichard Tavelli, who preferred the Soie Castle.
  • The construction of Tourbillon Castle dates back to the very start of the 14th Century. However, the hill on which it is located had been used since prehistoric...
  • ...point for guided tours" sign to the right of the castle entrance, or make a booking by calling +41 27 322 52 00 or emailing chateau-de-tourbillon@bluewin.ch.
  • Nestled atop a hill in the Swiss canton of Valais, the Château de Tourbillon is a stunning castle with a rich history.
  • Château de Tourbillon is a ruined episcopal castle on a hill in Sion, in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. It faces Valère Castle, located on the opposite hill.
  • I had visited Tourbillon Castle 2-3 decades ago, but never did the guided tour. What a mistake! We walked up to the castle via Valère Basilica.
  • Situated on top of Tourbillon hill in the canton of Valais, Switzerland, Tourbillon castle is a medieval monument that rises 180 meters above the city of Sion.
  • Tourbillon Castle (French: Château de Tourbillon) is a castle in Sion in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. ... The castle was ruined in a fire in 1788.
  • The castle of Tourbillon, set on the hill (protected natural area) opposite Valère, was built at the turn of the C 13th/C 14th by bishop Boniface de Challant...
  • Tourbillon Castle. ... Tourbillon Kalesi, 1290 ile 1308 yılları arasında Sion Piskoposu Boniface de Challant tarafından ana ikametgahı olarak inşa edildi.