Saint-Maurice Castle, Medieval castle in Saint-Maurice, Switzerland.
The stone fortress stands at a strategic position along the Rhône River, controlling the narrow gorge entrance to central Valais.
The initial construction of the castle started in the late 15th century, followed by extensive fortification work during the early 16th century.
Since 2005, the castle functions as an exhibition space showcasing visual storytelling and drawing arts through temporary displays and collections.
The castle opens from April to November, but visitors should note that the internal structure lacks facilities for people with reduced mobility.
A Roman artifact called cippe remains embedded in the wine cellar wall, connecting the site to its ancient roots as a temple of Jupiter.
Location: Saint-Maurice
Location: Valais
Part of: list of cultural properties in Saint-Maurice
Address: Route du Chablais, 1890 Saint-Maurice
GPS coordinates: 46.22338,7.00291
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:57
Territorial Abbey of Saint-Maurice
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Dufour fortifications
343 m
Hermitage of Notre-Dame du Scex
894 m
Fort du Scex
1.2 km
Fort de Cindey
285 m
Abbatiale Saint-Maurice-d'Agaune
420 m
Bridge across the Rhone between Bex and Saint Maurice
56 m
Fortifications de l'Arzillier
418 m
Truntable Saint-Maurice
741 m
Pont de Lavey
759 m
Château de St-Maurice
23 m
Roman mosaic
2.4 km
Hospice et chapelle St-Jacques
714 m
Historical Fortress of St-Maurice
4 m
Saint Sigismond church and rectory
678 m
Capuchin convent and church
472 m
Treasury of the Abbey of Saint-Maurice d'Agaune
399 m
Foundation of the historical archives of the Abbey of Saint-Maurice
443 m
Abri sous Roche
1.8 km
Former custom house
22 m
Archaeology of the Abbey of St Maurice d'Agaune
456 m
City hall
416 m
Barracks
877 m
Maison de Bons
491 m
Old building of the Lycée-collège of Saint-Maurice's Abbaye
516 m
Library of the capuchin convent of Saint-Maurice
467 m
Maison de la Pierre, Saint-Maurice
464 m
La Gloriette
677 mReviews
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