Belfort castle ruin
Belfort castle ruin, Medieval castle ruin in Brienz/Brinzauls, Switzerland
The Belfort castle ruins stand on a rocky ridge east of Brienz/Brinzauls, featuring walls up to 2.3 meters thick and a pentagon-shaped structure with a central courtyard.
Built in 1222 by the Lords of Vaz, Belfort Castle underwent expansion in 1240 before its destruction during the Swabian War in 1499.
The castle ruins represent a significant chapter in Swiss medieval architecture and are designated as a class A Swiss cultural property of national significance.
Visitors can access the castle ruins through hiking trails, with the site remaining open throughout the year subject to weather conditions.
The fortress maintained both an upper and lower castle configuration, with a round cistern in the courtyard and a five-story residential wing.
Location: Albula/Alvra
Location: Canton of the Grisons
Inception: 1222
Part of: list of cultural properties in Albula/Alvra
Address: 7084 Brienz/Brinzauls 7084
Website: http://expo.svizzera.it/news/i-castelli-dei-grigioni-testimoni-di-un-passato-ricco-di-storia
GPS coordinates: 46.67115,9.61042
Latest update: June 4, 2025 14:40
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