UNESCO SITES

UNESCO – The Castles of Bellinzona Castelgrande, Montebello and Sasso Corbaro comprise the imposing fortifications of Bellinzona. The only visible example of medieval defensive military architecture in the Alps, joined by a free-standing wall that once closed off the Ticino Valley between the Alps and Lake Maggiore, and ramparts that protected the town of Bellinzona […]

UNESCO – The Fossils of Monte San Giorgio Monte San Giorgio is the single best evidence of marine life from the Triassic period, 245-200 million years ago, but also reveals important remains of life on land. The fossils found in the mountain slopes are exceptionally complete and well preserved. For these reasons, Monte San Giorgio

UNESCO – Mendrisio’s Holy Week Processions The Processions are held in Mendrisio on Thursday and Good Friday every year. An unmissable and unique event, where history becomes a spectacle in the perpetuation of tradition. As they make their way through the streets of the town, a soft light is given off by the “Trasparenti”, translucent