 Sion, the bilingual capital of the canton of Valais is one of the most sun blessed towns of Switzerland where the past and future seamlessly meet. Sion is considered to be one of the most important traffic junctions in Switzerland with a network of rail and bus services. Due to its central location Sion is an ideal starting point for exploring the winter and summer holiday resorts in the Valais. It is a perfect destination for spending holidays as it has some thing for every one that makes it a major tourist attraction in Valais. It offers a wide array of gastronomic, sporting and cultural attractions to its visitors. The Old Town in Sion is the major center of attraction for the visitors which lies between the hills of Valère and Tourbillon. Dated back to the Middle Ages the Old Town is a home to numerous sights and attractions. The ruins of the erstwhile bishop’s castle from the 13th century lie in the adjacent hills of Tourbillion also fascinate the visitors. Further attractions in the medieval Old Town include the Cathedral of Notre-Dame-du-glacier and the Witches’ tower which was the major part of old city fortifications. In winter Sion offers fast access to the nearby ski resorts of Verbier, Nendaz, Veysonnaz, Val d'Hérens, Val d'Anniviers and Crans-Montana which are quite popular among the visitors.
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