- 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.
- 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 was built sometime between 1290 and 1308 by the Bishop of Sion, Boniface de Challant, as his principal residence.
- Vufflens Castle is located in the canton of Vaud in western Switzerland and is a privately-owned 15th-century castle. ... Tourbillon Castle is no exception.
- 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).
- Valeria and Tourbillion hills have been settled since the late Mesolithic time, 6200 BC. Each hill has a castle, Château de Tourbillon and Château de Valère.
- The Tourbillon Castle invites visitors to step back in time and explore a world of knights and legends, once the home of the Prince-Bishop of Sion.
- My roundup contains all that you need to know about the best castles in Switzerland and how to plan your visit. Let’s get into it! ... Tourbillon Castle, Switzerland.
- One of the best locations to capture both Tourbillon Castle & Valerie Basilica with a mountain backdrop.
- Tourbillon Kalesi (Fransızca : Château de Tourbillon) Valais kantonunda Sion bölgesinde bir kalesidir 28>İsviçre . Bir tepe üzerinde yer alır ve karşı tepede bulunan Basilique...