Location: Bellinzona
Top Things to do in Bellinzona
The 8 Best Things to Do in Bellinzona, Switzerland
Bellinzona (Italian pronunciation: [bellinˈtsoːna]; French: Bellinzone [bɛlɛ̃zon], German: Bellenz [ˈbɛlɛnts], Romansh: Blizuna [bliˈtsuːnə] ( listen)) is the capital of the canton Ticino in Switzerland. The city is famous for its three castles (Castelgrande, Montebello, Sasso Corbaro) that have been UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 2000.
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1. Castelli di Bellinzona
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 390 reviews
Reviewed By anonymousLosAngeles - Los Angeles
Took the train and walked to castle. Elevator and then path, and some stairs to the top, and to the flat grass part. There is a very small outside bar there for a drink. Walk down to the underwall tunnel and walk all the way to the other side. It's a long walk, but you get to walk the whole way of the wall. Amazing.
2. Castello di Montebello
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 224 reviews
Reviewed By DonPaulo - Richmond, Virginia
In terms of altitude this is the middle castle. It also offers the best Battlement walk of the three. The museum is third rate in terms of collection and even worse in conveying information. There are lots of outdoor photo opportunities of the castle below and that above.
3. Castelgrande
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 407 reviews
This beautiful medieval castle overlooking the city has been recently restored.
Reviewed By Manuela L - Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
In Belinzona on a "Neolithic "hill, it dates back to ca 5000 B.C., that was the first settlement on the Castelgrande hill, and the first fortification was done in the 4th century, and was called Castelgrande. Today, as it looks now it dates of a Milan phase ca 1486,
later on it was followed by other restaurations, and the last projects in the 19 th century;
It's very imposant and illuminated in the night and has also a Museo, it's one of the nicest castle of Bellinzona and merit a visit. There are also events in the castle.
(entrance price ca. 8 €.)
4. Palazzo Civico di Bellinzona
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By DonPaulo - Richmond, Virginia
There are so many beautiful and attractive things to see in Bellinzona. Taken by themselves, they are very nice. Taken as a whole mosaic, this is a city full of beauty, culture and history. The Palazzo Civico is one of those small pieces.
5. Sasso Corbaro Castle
Overall Ratings
4 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By Nataliya S - Astrakhan, Russia
Actually this castle looks beautiful from Montebello castle or from city. I mean, when you look from bottom point, a view is amazing. But when you are inside castle on the high point, it's not attractive. Moreover, entrance in this castle isn't free. If weather is cloudy and rainy, you can see nothing , only fog and clouds ( And very hard way from the city to the top, near 30 minutes. So, if u have free time and wanna practice sport and cardio, good luck ! ) Walking is very useful for legs, and fresh air for your health.
6. Chiesa Collegiata dei SS Pietro e Stefano
Overall Ratings
4 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By Coellum - Manila, Philippines
Walking around Bellinzona's old town, you will surely be attracted to this grand church on Piazza Collegiata. It has a beautiful pulpit decorated with many kinds of marble. The interior is very ornate with a baroque feel.
If you are visiting Bellinzona, this church is worth a peek.
7. Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By r0landbrunner - Zurich, Switzerland
If you have a bit more time in Bellinzona then just to visit the castels, you might want to make a walk south of the city center, visiting the Villa dei Cedri, the Chiesa San Biagio, and the Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie. The three are located closely one by the other, and each of them is well worth a visit.
8. Piazza Indipendenza
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By r0landbrunner - Zurich, Switzerland
strolling from the railway station through the old city, you will make it (at least) until this square limiting off the old city. it is worth to walk further, as there are some interesting sights beyond, but if not, have at least a drink on the cornerplace here.
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