Church-Fortress of Valere

Switzerland
13th century Chãteau Valère, Sion-Sitten City, Valais-Wallis…cropped

The Basilique-Fortress de Valère (The Church Fortress of Valere) encloses both the château and the 11th century Church of our Lady of Valere. The local history museum is also housed in this complex. It displays medieval artifacts as well as exhibits depicting daily life in the canton from its early days to the present.

Nikon D90
Nikkor 18-105mm
F/6.3
ISO-200
1/160 sec