The Castles of Sion

What might the small city of Sion look like without its two castles?The striking fortifications on the Valeria and Tourbillon hills and the Majorie and Vidomnat buildings formpart of the medieval built fabric of the Valais canton’s capital. They evoke a time when Catholic bishops andthe cathedral Chapter controlled the gateway to the Great St Bernard and Simplon passes – two majorhistoric trade routes across the Swiss Alps. Discover Sion’s medieval atmosphere, and its treasure of therarest and unique artefacts.

Product details

• Authors: Patrick Elsig
• Publisher: SHAS-GSK Societe d'histoire de l'art en Suisse
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.05.2019
• EAN: 9783037976005
• ISBN: 978-3-0-3797600-5
• No. of pages: 48
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 210 mm x 5 mm
• Series: Schweizerische Kunstführer
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture