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Old Town of Bellinzona

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Old Town of Bellinzona

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Old Town of Bellinzona

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Location: Ticino, Switzerland

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1. Tenero–Bellinzona Cycle Path – The Castles of Bellinzona loop from Orselina Madonna del Sasso

45.4km

02:48

320m

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2. Ticino Riverside Cycle Path – Tenero–Bellinzona Cycle Path loop from Bellinzona

43.9km

02:31

140m

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3. From Bellinzona to San Defendente – loop tour

24.4km

02:07

640m

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Paul

September 27, 2025

Bellinzona Old Town
With elegant churches, magnificent parks, and squares, Bellinzona's old town offers a fascinating insight into the region's history and culture. The remarkable post office building also reflects contemporary Ticino architecture.
Bellinzona undoubtedly deserves its reputation as the most authentic old town in Ticino. The popular "Viale Stazione" street, which leads directly from the train station and into the old town, makes access particularly easy and convenient.
An absolute highlight that shouldn't be missed is the 15th-century Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. It impresses with its elegance and houses a stunning Renaissance fresco that transports visitors back to a bygone era.
Bellinzona's old town also offers a variety of charming shops, cafés, and restaurants where you can enjoy local cuisine and the Ticino ambiance. The picturesque alleyways invite you to stroll and continually offer new discoveries. Not to be forgotten are the well-preserved city walls and castles that surround the old town, offering an interesting insight into medieval defensive architecture.
Text / Source: Bellinzona e Valli Turismo, Piazza Collegiata 12, Bellinzona
myswitzerland.com/de/erlebnisse/old-town-of-bellinzona

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Paul

September 27, 2025

In Bellinzona's Old Town
From the train station, the bus takes us to the stop at the end of Via Lugano. To the east is the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. On the other side of the railway line, we pass the Villa dei Cedri, nestled in a magnificent park and home to the municipal art collection. We head north along Via Pedotti to Piazza San Biagio, where the 13th-century church of the same name can be admired. The church, one of the most interesting in the region, has been restored and stripped of its Baroque additions. The remarkable frescoes date from the late Middle Ages.
We return and follow Via Lugano north to Piazza Indipendenza, where we find the Church of San Rocco, a building dating back to 1330 and enlarged in 1478. This is where the actual old town begins. The town hall, with its elegant courtyard, was completely rebuilt in 1924, using materials from the previous 15th-century building. At Piazza Nosetto, with its beautiful porticoes, we turn left onto Via Teatro, passing the restored theater building from the previous century and reaching the government building. The oldest part consists of the former Ursuline convent, dating back to the 13th century and rebuilt in the previous century. Returning to Piazza Nosetto, we approach Piazza Collegiata, passing the Casa Rossa, a brick-clad building inspired by the Lombard style of the 15th century. The massive church of SS. Pietro e Stefano reflects the Renaissance style with Baroque elements. A lively market is held every Saturday in Piazza Collegiata. On Viale Stazione, we find ourselves in the city's commercial district.
The post office building is noteworthy, a prime example of contemporary Ticino architecture.
Text / Source: Agenzia turistica ticinese SA., Via C. Ghiringhelli 7, Bellinzona
ticino.ch/de/commons/details/In-Bellinzonas-Altstadt/3156.html

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Rilo

September 29, 2021

Impressive old town with many sights

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Old Town of Bellinzona

1. Tenero–Bellinzona Cycle Path – The Castles of Bellinzona loop from Orselina Madonna del Sasso

2. Ticino Riverside Cycle Path – Tenero–Bellinzona Cycle Path loop from Bellinzona

3. From Bellinzona to San Defendente – loop tour

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