Majorie Castle, Sion, Switzerland

Majorie castle served as a residence for bishops of Sion since 1373. In 1529 and 1788 it was damaged by fire. Today it houses the cantonal museum of fine arts.

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王振榮 (5 months ago)
This is a very spectacular and magnificent building. There are many others nearby

Patricia Muriset (2 years ago)
This place is one of the few beautiful places in Sion that are worth visiting. It is located in the old town. But to get there, it's quite a climb. So, courage!

Alexandre (3 years ago)

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Annina Bieri (4 years ago)
Nice

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The castle first mentioned in 1200 was originally owned by the King and later, at the end of the 13th century it fell in hands of Matúš Èák. Its owners alternated - at the end of the 14th century the family of Stibor of Stiborice bought it.

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The history of the castle is the subject of different legends.

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