Bellinzona and surroundings

Discover Bellinzona and the surrounding area

Discover all the activities you can enjoy in and around Bellinzona!

The area of Bellinzona, capital of Canton Ticino, has grown around its three castles which, together with the imposing Murata and the city walls, form the Fortress of Bellinzona, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city, known for its history and culture, houses museums and exhibitions, and is the centre of numerous cultural events. The Morobbia Valley and surrounding hills offer hiking and mountain biking trails, while the area of Monte Carasso-Curzùtt-Mornera, famous for the Tibetan Bridge Carasc, is ideal for families as well as adventure lovers.

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Morobbia Valley Region
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Morobbia Valley Region

Discover the villages of the Valle Morobbia, which cling to the slopes from Giubiasco up to the San Jorio Pass.
Carmena Dam
Bellinzona City
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Bellinzona City

The UNESCO World Heritage Castles of Bellinzona, the Saturday market and the wonderful Alpine valleys nearby: Bellinzona is a city poised between history and nature. The alleys in the historical city centre are packed with little shops and restaurants.

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Outdoor activities

Tibetan Bridge

Culture

The medieval architecture of the fortified complex (which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000), the village that surrounds it, the hill forts and the ancient monuments and monasteries dovetails with the modern buildings designed by renowned architects, which have added new elements to the old town and the entire area surrounding it.

An itinerary to listen to

Discover the history of the Bellinzona's Fortress and find out all the curious anecdotes!

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