Porte-du-Scex, Medieval fortress between rock face and Rhône River in Vouvry, Switzerland.
The Porte-du-Scex castle stands at the intersection of roads leading to Bouveret and Chessel, near the Tonkin railway line in Valais canton.
Construction of the castle began in 1672 under the supervision of the Valais Diet, with completion in 1678 to serve as residence for the castellan.
The name evolved from variations like Saix, Scé, and Sex, derived from the Latin word saxum, referring to the limestone rock formation.
The castle functions as an exhibition space managed by the municipality of Vouvry, accessible via the main route 21 from Saint-Maurice to Saint-Gingolph.
Archaeological excavations in 1974 uncovered wall fragments predating the castle, along with Roman coins and polished stone axes indicating earlier settlement.
Location: Valais
GPS coordinates: 46.34856,6.88701
Latest update: March 30, 2025 10:09
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