Friday, March 14, 2008

Day 08 Switzerland-Sion and Martigny

Sion and Martigny are two towns we stopover during our drive between Zermatt and Chamonix. Sion is notable for two castles located at a hill at the edge of the town, Valere and Chateau de Tourbillon, while Martigny known for its Roman amphitheater. In fact, Martigny has been an important Roman town due to its strategic located at the crossroad of Italy, France and Switzerland.
1. Chateau de Tourbillon


2 & 3. Valere






4. On Rues des Chateaux looking towards town



5. At tourist information center on Rue de Lausanne, looking at Valere



6. Plan of Martigny



7. Roman Theater



8. A castle at Martigny

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