Bellinzona
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Bellinzona is a city in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Ticino, at the foot of the Alps and traversed by the Ticino River. It preserves its medieval atmosphere while offering modern services. Motorways A2 and A13 are the main roads connecting the city. The A2 heads north through the Gotthard Pass to Lucerne, Basel and over the border with Germany, as well as south towards Lugano and on to Italy. The A13 heads north-east towards Austria, passing the San Bernardino pass and Chur.
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Getting There
Multiple OptionsMotorways A2 and A13 are the main roads connecting the city. The A2 heads north through the Gotthard Pass to Lucerne, Basel and over the border with Germany, as well as south towards Lugano and on to Italy. The A13 heads north-east towards Austria, passing the San Bernardino pass and Chur. Bellinzona is also conveniently connected by the Gotthard railway, and is a standard stop for many intercity trains between Zurich, Lugano, Chiasso and Locarno. Regional services here are operated by TiLo and connect the town to the nearest airport (Milan-Malpensa (MXP)), and to Biasca and many other destinations. Plenty of bus services can be found at the train station. They're operated by PostBus Switzerland and offer alternative ways to travel to a range of destinations in the region. In 2000, the Castles of Bellinzona were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. From Castelgrande follow the wall, also restored, which once went all the way to the Ticino River....
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Getting Around
In 2000, the Castles of Bellinzona were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. From Castelgrande follow the wall, also restored, which once went all the way to the Ticino River. A footbridge crosses the part, which was knocked down to allow transit on the Viale Portone. The view from the wall sweeps over the very modern buildings, the pride of Ticino's architects (Casa del Portone, Casa Bianca, Casa Nera, Casa Fabrizia) with the green background of the sports centre with its public pool and tennis courts on the river's edge. From the walkway return to the station either through Città Vecchia from via Orico, or following the Viale Portone or via Mirasole.
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Glimpses of Bellinzona
aerial view of city near green mountain during daytime
a large stone castle with a mountain in the background
Montebello Castle, 14th century, located on a rocky hilltop east of the town of Bellinzona, Switzerland.
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snail on moss
Naked man sitting between trees
Old door lock
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Wood sculpture
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aerial view of city near green mountain during daytime
a large stone castle with a mountain in the background
Montebello Castle, 14th century, located on a rocky hilltop east of the town of Bellinzona, Switzerland.