Switzerland: Europa 2017 Castles

I received a registered cover from Switzerland with stamp set Europa 2017 Castles. On this stamps we can Sasso Corbaro, Montebello, Castelgrande, three castles in Bellinzona.

Castelgrande – depicted on the right-hand stamp – is the oldest of the three castles and was first mentioned in 590. From 1506 it became the seat of the federal governors of Canton Uri.

Castello Montebello is the fortication in the middle. It was built towards the end of the 13th century, just as the Gotthard Pass was becoming the most important route across the Alps. It was home to the governors of Canton Schwyz.

Castello di Sasso Corbaro, shown on the left, is the smallest and newest of the three castles, but enjoys the most elevated position. In 1506 the castle fell into the hands of Canton Nidwalden and remained there until it was passed on to newly founded Canton Ticino in 1803.

This Europa stamps are issued on 11.05.2017. Other to stamps are:
Traditional Swiss Handicrafts (from set of two), issued on 05.05.2011.
DivertiMento, issued on 12.11.2015.


Thank you Mirek!