BELLINZONA AND SURROUNDINGS

With its medieval atmosphere, the capital of Ticino, Bellinzona, is the most evocative town in the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland. Castelgrande is the most impressive of its three famous UNESCO castles, soaring above the beauty of the historic town center. Witness to centuries of history written by Romans, Lombards, Milanese and Swiss, the castle reveals

A guided tour to discover the history, culture and traditions of Bellinzona and the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland in general. We begin with Castelgrande and then concentrate on the historic center, as described in the tour “Castelgrande and Historic Town Center.” After visiting the iconic places, we’ll sneak into the little squares to immerse ourselves

In May 2015, on a hillside a few minutes outside Bellinzona, the Tibetan-style suspension bridge was opened — Switzerland’s longest at 270 meters (885 feet). This marvel of engineering joins two territories on either side of a deep and steep gorge, allowing a beautiful walk through vineyards, chestnut forests and characteristic pastures with spectacular views.

Bellinzona – Castelgrande, Montebello, Sasso Corbaro A UNESCO World Heritage site, the three magnificent castles of Bellinzona and their connecting walls are the only examples of defensive military architecture dating back to the Middle Ages that still exist in the Alpine region. We start from the most imposing castle, Castelgrande, to discover its importance and