Santa Maria in Calanca Castle

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Santa Maria in Calanca Castle is a tower in the municipality of Santa Maria in Calanca of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It, along with the neighboring Church of the Assumption of St. Mary, are both Swiss heritage sites of national significance. ()

Local name: Turm von Sta. Maria in Calanca Built: 1300 (724 years ago)Coordinates: 46°15'44"N, 9°8'45"E

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GraubündenSwitzerland

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Santa Maria in Calanca Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lago di Cama, Pizzo di Claro, Pala Castle, Norantola Castle.

3.9 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lago di Cama
100 min walk • Lago di Cama is a lake in the Cama valley, a side valley of Val Mesolcina in the Grisons, Switzerland.
4.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pizzo di Claro
125 min walk • Pizzo di Claro is a 2,727 metres high mountain of the Lepontine Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Ticino and Graubünden. It overlooks Claro on its western side, although Cresciano is closer. On its eastern side it overlooks the valley of Calanca near Arvigo.
2.5 miSW
Forts and castles
Pala Castle, San Vittore
64 min walk • Pala Castle is a tower in the municipality of San Vittore of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
2.1 miNE
Forts and castles
Norantola Castle
53 min walk • Norantola Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Cama of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.
3.9 miW
Hiking, Alpine hut
Capanna Brogoldone, Lumino
101 min walk • Capanna Brogoldone is a refuge in the Adula Alps at 1904 m above sea level. It is located in the territory of the municipality of Lumino in the Swiss canton of Ticino. According to the SOIUSA classification, the area belongs to the Lepontine Alps.
5.3 miW
Church
Claro Abbey, Bellinzona
135 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bellinzona, the capital of Switzerland's Ticino canton, stands the serene and historic Claro Abbey. This sacred structure, steeped in religious significance, offers a tranquil retreat from the bustling city life.
0.9 miS
Forts and castles
Torre Fiorenzana
22 min walk • Torre Fiorenzana is a castle in the municipality of Grono of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
4.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pizzo Paglia
104 min walk • Pizzo Paglia is a mountain of the Lepontine Alps, overlooking the Val Cama in the canton of Graubünden. The border with Italy runs 300 metres south of the summit.
2.4 miSW
Neighbourhood
Moesa District, San Vittore
63 min walk • Moesa District, often referred to as Moesano, is a former administrative district in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland. It had an area of 473.74 km² corresponding to the Val Mesolcina, the valley of the eponymous Moesa River.
5 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Piz de Cressim
128 min walk • Piz de Cressim is a mountain of the Lepontine Alps on the Swiss-Italian border. On its west side lies the Val Cama and on its east side lies the Valle Bodengo. It is popular among climbers and mountain walkers.
5.3 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Corno di Gesero
137 min walk • The Corno di Gesero is a mountain of the Lepontine Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Ticino and Graubünden. It lies on the range west of the Cima di Cugn, between the Valle d'Arbedo and the Val Traversagna.