Bellinzona - 229 to 2,227 metres
Bellinzona and Alto Ticino
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To travellers in earlier days, Bellinzona appeared from the south to be the key to the Alps; from the north, the gateway to Italy.
Today, its three medieval castles and associated fortifications – a UNESCO World Heritage site – are ample reason to get to know the town. For Bellinzona has carefully retained the traces of its long history, integrating its many monuments into the broader historical cityscape. Visitors can experience this rich heritage on a 22-stage walking tour with the help of a new audio guide (usable by two people at once). They should also head out to the Terre di Bellinzona: nestling between the hills are small forts, farms and wine cellars that open their doors to visitors – and serve specialities carefully matured in this healthy, sunny climate.
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- Bellinzona Turismo
Palazzo Civico - Piazza Nosetto
Casella postale 1419
6501 Bellinzona
Tel. +41 (0)91 825 21 31
Fax +41 (0)91 821 41 20
info@bellinzonaturismo.ch
www.bellinzonaturismo.ch
