The Capital of Music and Wine Today, Sion perfectly combines its ancient history with a vibrant cultural and economic life: The Sound of Violins: Sion is world-famous in the classical music community. It hosts the prestigious Sion Festival every summer, bringing the best young violinists from all over the planet to compete and perform in… Continue reading Sion – Part 3
Month: June 2026
Sion – Part 2
The Two Guarding Hills: Tourbillon and Valère Sion’s landscape is famous worldwide because of its twin hills. They look like they belong in a fantasy movie, and each one has a different story to tell: Tourbillon Castle: Located on the higher, steeper hill, this 13th-century castle was the summer home of the powerful Bishops of… Continue reading Sion – Part 2