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Bellinzona Bellinzona Is Probably Switzerland's Most Italianate Town Bellinzona Bellinzona is probably Switzerland's most Italianate town. The skyline of the capital of Ticino is defined by the powerful fortifications, comprising three of the best-preserved medieval castles in Switzerland, which are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bellinzona Turismo Palazzo Civico – Piazza Nosetto 6501 Bellinzona T +41 (0)91 825 21 31 F +41 (0)91 821 41 20 [email protected] http://www.bellinzonaturismo.ch 200 m 1000 ft Bellinzona (German: Bellenz) is strategically positioned where the valley narrows on the way to the Alpine passes of St. Gotthard, San Bernardino and Lucomagno (Lukmanier). The town acts as a gateway to Italy for those travelling from the North, and the keyhole to the Alps for those coming from the South. The picturesque corners and squares, the courtyards and the neo-Classical, Italian-style theatre, and the sympathetically restored old houses tell visitors the history of what is culturally a Lombardy town. In its alleyways are richly decorated patrician houses and beautiful churches. Yet behind the austere charm of the medieval town is all the dynamic life of a modern meeting-place. Numerous boutiques, cafés and specialist shops offering culinary delicacies invite you to linger and window- shop. Each Saturday there is a big weekly market on the Piazza Nosetto. © MySwitzerland.com - Schweiz Tourismus - Page 1/12 General Info The fortifications of Bellinzona are among the most important examples of medieval defensive Canton: Ticino architecture in the Alps, and have been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since the year Postcode/ZIP: 6500 - 6501 2000. From the Castelgrande, Bellinzona's oldest and mightiest castle, there is a beautiful view over Altitude: 243 m the Old Town and the surrounding area. A little museum in the Castelgrande documents the history Population: 18,000 of Bellinzona's castles and town centre. There are also museums in the other two castles. Language: Italienisch It was the Romans who realised the strategic importance of the site, and first built a castle here, in Important holidays 2012 in Bellinzona the first century A.D. In the Middle Ages this was extended to form a long, impregnable fortress. 01. Jan 2012 Su New Years Day Because of its location, Bellinzona was always a bone of contention between the Dukes of Milan and 06. Jan 2012 Fr Epiphany the Swiss. It was only in 1516 that the town first became part of the Swiss Federation. 22. Feb 2012 We Ash Wednesday 08. Apr 2012 Su Easter Bellinzona is ideally located for excursions to the nearby holiday resorts of Locarno and Ascona, over 09. Apr 2012 Mo Easter Monday Monte Ceneri to the southern Tessin with its main town, Lugano, up the romantic side valleys of the 17. May 2012 Th Ascension Day Tessin or northwards into the Leventina, with the Bedretto valley, or into the sunny Blenio valley. 27. May 2012 Su Whitsun 01. Aug 2012 We Swiss National Holiday Highlights 15. Aug 2012 We Assumption Day 01. Nov 2012 Th All Saints´ Day ● Three castles – the medieval fortifications, with the castles of Castelgrande, Castello di 25. Dec 2012 Tu Christmas Montebello and Castello di Sasso Corbaro, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 26. Dec 2012 We St. Stephen´s Day ● Villa dei Cedri – municipal art gallery with Swiss and Italian paintings from late 19th and early 20th century, as well as contemporary art. There is a particular focus on artists from the local Opening hours area. Shops/shopping ● Old Town – in the area around the Piazza Nosetto, Via del Teatro and Piazza del Governo, the Monday - Friday: 9 am - 6.30 pm Old Town boasts a wealth of beautiful merchants' houses, stone gateways, balconies with Saturday: 9 am - 6 pm wrought iron railings and inn signs from a bygone era. Late night shopping: Thursday, 9 am - 8 pm ● Teatro Sociale – inspired by La Scala in Milan, the building is in the typically Italian Classical Banks and currency exchange style, and is the only theatre in Switzerland to have been preserved from the 19th century. Monday - Friday: 9 am - 4.30 pm ● Modern architecture in Bellinzona – in the Castelgrande , the architect Aurelio Galfetti has Saturday: closed cleverly integrated a boldly designed restaurant, while the Convento delle Agostiniane on the Monte Carasso has been converted into a modern training centre by the architect Luigi Snozzi. Public authorities and offices Monday - Friday: 8.30 am - 12 noon / 1.30 pm - 5.30 pm Top Events Saturday: closed ● Carnevale Rabadan Bellinzona – highly traditional carnival, with a big masked procession, street Important phone numbers performers and masked balls (February). Emergency calls: ● Open-air cinema in the Castelgrande – at the castle, in a romantic setting under the stars (Juni). 117 Police ● Piazza Blues Festival – for a few days, Bellinzona becomes the blues Mecca of Switzerland, 118 Fire with international stars (June). 144 Ambulance 1414 Swiss heli rescue ● Bacchica Bellinzonese – traditional wine-growers' festival with a procession in national dress, wine-tasting, theatre and lots of music (September). General information: ● Cheese market – autumn festival with fresh produce, cheese and wine produced by Ticino 1811 General information such as eg farmers (October). doctors, theater, etc. ● Castellinaria Youth Film Festival – the spotlight is on children and young people in the films 140 Breakdown Service shown here (November). 162 Weather Information 163 Road conditions ● Christmas market - in the Old Town of Bellinzona (December). 187 Avalanche Bulletin © MySwitzerland.com - Schweiz Tourismus - Page 2/12 . A perfect day in Bellinzona. Bellinzona’s mighty fortifications were built in the late Middle Ages to seal off the valley. Today the “Tre Castelli” are the symbol of Ticino’s capital, and form a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The largest of the three castles, Castelgrande, was restored in 1991 and is easy to reach from the Old Town by lift. Montebello and Sasso Corbaro house museums that relate the town’s rich history. A place to lift the 09:00 You do not to need to be a believer in order to be inspired: the soul church of Santa Maria delle Grazie is one of the most beautiful sacred buildings in Ticino. Built at the end of the 15th century, it originally formed part of a Franciscan monastery, and is notable for its architectural harmony, precious frescoes and fine paintings. Record tunnel 11:00 With 151.8 kilometres of tunnels, shafts and galleries, the Gotthard Base Tunnel is unrivalled. Where world records are broken, exciting stories are told: hear them at the AlpTransit info centre in Pollegio near Bellinzona, with its multimedia displays and construction site tours for groups. Castle restaurant 12:00 Eat in a castle that is UNESCO World Heritage: the Osteria Sasso Corbaro proves that such an experience need not be expensive. A popular venue for families, this restaurant excels at traditional Ticino specialities prepared with market-fresh ingredients. Word has got around about the quality – so do book in advance (+41 (0)91 825 55 32). World Cultural 13:30 Bearing the proud names of Castelgrande, Montebello and Sasso Heritage Corbaro, the spectacular castles of Bellinzona can be seen from miles away. In 2000 UNESCO added them to its list of World Cultural Heritage Sites. You can explore the impressive fortifications on foot – from the defensive walls to the top of the towers. © MySwitzerland.com - Schweiz Tourismus - Page 3/12 The epicentre 17:30 The Viale is like a beacon in the city, a popular rendezvous where people of all ages meet – whether in the morning for coffee, at midday for a snack, or at any time for a chat. In the evening, this is one of the liveliest spots in town – in summer, thanks to its large terrace and the comfortable armchairs and sofas. Gourmet heaven 19:00 The Locanda Orico is a small restaurant offering great cuisine – and with its Michelin star, it is the pride of the city. Lorenzo Albrici delights guests with his masterful fusion of Italian and French classical cooking. Soft décor, subdued lighting, and unobtrusive service all make the Locanda Orico feel like a little corner of gourmet heaven. A gem 21:00 The cultural and intellectual heart of the city is the Teatro Sociale. This is Switzerland’s only surviving 19th-century theatre; with its cubic form, it belongs very much to the tradition of the classical Italian theatre, both in its interior and exterior. Alongside plays, the theatre stages ballet, concerts and readings. Hotel 24:00 Housed in a historic building from the turn of the 19th century, this Internazionale 60-room hotel combines period charm with modern amenities. It also offers a convenient location beside the station – with views of the castles and into the valleys. © MySwitzerland.com - Schweiz Tourismus - Page 4/12 Current events Castellinaria - 17 International youth movie festival. The event focusees on cinematographic proposals which look at the major changes of Youth movie NOV festival today's youth, without loosing itself in a purely glamourous and attractive world. Information and time schedule: www.castellinaria.ch. Beginning in 1988, The International Youth Film Festival in Bellinzona now brilliantly exceeds its twentieth anniversary, having firmly established itself as an annual date on the cinema calendar. The event focuses on a wide range of themes, attentive to the transformations of the world of youngsters, favoring neither easy, insubstantial or glamorous productions. The rich Castellinaria programme features both competitive and non competitive sections, open to school pupils and the public. In addition, the Festival offers retrospectives and © MySwitzerland.com - Schweiz Tourismus - Page 5/12 Architecture Castles of In earlier times, the medieval castles of Castelgrande, Castello Bellinzona Montebello and Castello Sasso Corbaro protected the city they now adorn.
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