Castelgrande (2)

The castle has had different names throughout history. Until 1500 it was disputed between the Alpine states of the Swiss Confederation and the northern states of present-day Italy. In 1503 it fell into the hands of Uri, Schwyz and Nidwalden, who renamed it Uri Castle. Later it was also called St Michael's Castle.



Castelgrande (2)

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The castle has had different names throughout history. Until 1500 it was disputed between the Alpine states of the Swiss Confederation and the northern states of present-day Italy. In 1503 it fell into the hands of Uri, Schwyz and Nidwalden, who renamed it Uri Castle. Later it was also called St Michael's Castle.

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