- Each one of these top 10 castles in Switzerland has its own story to tell and gives you insight into the country’s rich history and culture. ... Tourbillon Castle.
- Behold the way the bishop's two fortresses, Tourbillon Castle on the left and the fortified basilica of Valere on the right, loom over the town.
- 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.
- The castle of Tourbillon in Sion, set on the hill (protected natural area) opposite Valère, was built at the turn of the C 13th/C 14th by a French bishop.
- Built during a time when the Roman Catholic Church held sway in the southern region, Tourbillon Castle served as the residence for the Bishop of Sion.
- Valais See list of castles in Svizzera. The summer residence of the 13th century the bishops of Sion Tourbillon was destroyed by fire in 1788 and is now a ruin.
- Tourbillon Castle. 19 May 2021. ... It was destroyed in 1417 during the Wars of Raron (1415-1419). The castle was rebuilt by Bishop William III (1407-1451).
- landscape with stone walls of Castle Tourbillon, Sion, Switzerland Stock Photo. Staircase leading up to the majestic ruins of Tourbillon Castle in Sion, Switzerland.
- The Château de Chillon is not only the biggest castle in Switzerland; it’s also the most visited, with over 400,000 guests every year. ... 6. Tourbillon Castle.
- The town of Sion is dominated by the famous hills of Valeria and Tourbillon. The cathedral of Valeria is a harmonious mixture of the Romanesque and Gothic…