Belvedere Tower
On top of the hill near Maloja stands the Belvedere Tower.
From the summit you can enjoy a breathtaking 360 ° view. Despite its medieval appearence the building dates back to 1882. The castle was built as a personal residence by the eccentric Belgian Count Camille de Renesse who at the end of the nineteenth century dreamed of transforming Maloja into a popular tourist destination for wealthy aristocrats. The tower and the adjacent hotel, however, were only completed after the count's death, at the beginning of the twentieth century.In 1953 the castle was bought by the Federal Nature Conservation Society. The hotel is now in ruins, while the tower has become the emblem of Maloja.
In the summer, the Belvedere Tower has several exhibitions and you can visit the permanent Pro Natura exhibition entitled, "The history of the Maloja landscape: geology, flora and fauna."
There have been 36 glacial mills discovered in the the nature reserve that surrounds the tower.
22 June 2024
Opening of the summer exhibition "Diversità alpina - Scopri la biodiversità nella Torre Belvedere"
22.06.2024 - 20.10.2024
The Belvedere Tower is open from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
More informations www.pronatura-gr.ch
7516, Maloja