Bellinzona, the capital of Ticino, is known for its 3 castles and is one of the highlights of Italian-speaking Switzerland. The castles and city walls of Bellinzona have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000. Fans of the Middle Ages get their money’s worth here 😍
The largest castle, the Castelgrande, is the main attraction. The area is relatively large, so you need some time to explore everything.
Castelgrande
view to Castello di Montebello
The Castello di Montebello and the Castello di Sasso Corbaro are just as interesting.
view to Castello di Montebello and above the Castello di Sasso Corbaro
Take a look at our Youtube video about Bellinzona 😍
Our personal opinion about Bellinzona:
- trip to the past
- a dream for every fan of the Middle Ages
- within a day you get a good overview
- Bellinzona is worth seeing mainly because of the castles
On the following page you can get a very good overview of Bellinzona:
Best travel time:
Bellinzona is a beautiful destination all year round.
Hotel recommendation:
Hotel & SPA Internazionale Bellinzona
Restaurant recommendation:
Albergo-Ristorante Croce Federale
More tips & recommendations:
Basically, 1 day in Bellinzona is completely sufficient. We stayed there one night as we wanted to take things a little more relaxed 😉
The Castelgrande and the Castello di Montebello are within easy walking distance. A car is recommended for the Castello di Sasso Corbaro.
