At the foot of the Swiss Alps lies the city of Bellinzona, the capital of the canton of Ticino and a paradise for tourists who can not pass indifferently past ancient castles and historic quarters.
How to get there
Getting to Bellinzona is basically straightforward - a direct flight Moscow-Zurich . In addition, there are at least three more economical options for the route with an intermediate stop in Helsinki, Copenhagen or Düsseldorf. From Zurich, you can take a direct train or any other transfer with Art Goldau. Tickets can be purchased online at the official site of the Swiss Railways, at ticket offices and vending machines.
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Transport
The city is covered by a network of bus routes with one terminal point - the railway station. Also, the services of travelers taxi service and car rental. Fans of mountain biking can conquer all the surrounding hills, taking a bicycle for rent. By the way, one should remember about caution - at the foot of the fortification wall there are a lot of "remains" of such vehicles, which have not been tested by the zealous followers of this type of transport for strength and endurance.
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For accommodation you can book a room in business class hotels such as Hotel Internazionale or Unione, more economical Casa Jolanda, Gamper - Albergo Ristorante-Pizzeria or Croce Federale, or even rent a room at hostels Bellinzona Youth Hostel or SJH Ostello Montebello.
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| Hotel Unione from 7 296 rubles Bellinzona Via G. Guisan 1 | Hotel & SPA Internazionale Bellinzona from 7 942 rubles Bellinzona Viale Stazione 35 |
| Hotel Gamper from 4 520 rubles Bellinzona Viale Stazione 29 |
Cuisine and restaurants
There are many good restaurants in the city s, where tourists are offered and already familiar, and delicacies of Swiss and Italian cuisine . Do not be surprised - Bellinzona is on the border of Italy and Switzerland and for a long time was under the control of the Milan dukes . Returning to the "white list" of food establishments, experienced travelers are advised to appreciate the efforts of the team of chefs in Ristorante Castelgrande, Trattoria Cantinin del Gatt, Osteria Mistral, Locanda Orico, Osteria Sasso Corbaro . In Bellinzona there are also a lot of pizzerias and cafes so loved by local people for reasonable prices and tasty dishes where you can eat one's meal excursions to local attractions .
- Go up to the fortress wall of Castle Castelgrande and see the scenic surroundings
- See at least some of the wonderful frescoes in the historic churches of Bellinzona.
- Purchase the freshest "eco" and "bio" in the farmers' markets
- Experience the rental of a mountain bike on the steep slopes and hills of the local hills.
Shopping and shopping
On Saturdays, there is a hubbub of farmers' markets in the city, where they offer to buy the freshest and natural products of local producers. A variety of delicacies, a lot of Italian regional products, cheeses, all kinds of pasta, fish and bakery products can be found in ResiGourmet and Gastronomo della Piazzetta. A huge selection of clothing from famous brands, including Burberry, Canali, Corneliani, Schneiders, Jeckerson is waiting for buyers in Lombardian Palazzo. To please yourself or your friends with a stylish genuine leather present, please visit the BIAS Pelletterie
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First of all, of course, all tourists who come here are eager to see the fortresses, which, despite their very large age ( the most "young" dates back to the 15th and 16th centuries) are perfectly preserved to this day and are open for viewing . Usually, travelers have enough power to inspect Castelgrande fortress (from the west the fortress wall adjoins it) and Montebello Castle . Sasso-Corbaro Mr. is at a distance from the city center, on the mountain, and few tourists know that there is a car park nearby, and there is a regular bus from the station that delivers everyone who wants directly to the gates of the fortress . Inside the castles there are museums with historical and archeological expositions .
There are many churches in Bellinzona, on the walls of which miraculously preserved Residences: Chiesa Collegiata dei SS Pietro e Stefano, Chiesa di San Rocco, Chiesa di San Biagio, Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie. There are also many historical frescoes on the walls of the Town Hall, located not far from the Nosetto square, where the city market is still organized at the weekend.
Another building in the city is the building of the Public Theater, one of the few examples of the Italian theater in Switzerland
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