Bellinzona is one of towns in
Switzerland situated some 30 km east of
Locarno and 200 km from
the capital, 110 km north-west of Switzerland -
Italy border. The population of Bellinzona is 16,600 people (as of 2008). Many people visit Bellinzona to experience its fortification and castles.
Bellinzona is served by Locarno Airport (IATA: ZJI) airport, which is 20 km away.
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The Three Castles of Bellinzona are a group of fortifications located around the town of Bellinzona in canton Ticino, Switzerland. The group is composed of Castelgrande, castle Montebello, castle Sasso Corbaro and fortified walls. The Castelgrande is located on a rocky peak overlooking the valley, with a series of fortified walls that protect the old city and connect to the Montebello. The third castle (Sasso Corbaro) is located on an isolated rocky promontory south-east of the other two The…
Castillo de Castelgrande (Deutsch: Castelgrande (Bellinzona)) is a tourist attraction, one of the Castles in Bellinzona, Switzerland. It is located: 247 km from Milan, 488 km from Turin, 870 km from Munich.
Castillo de Montebello (Deutsch: Castello di Montebello) is a tourist attraction, one of the Castles in Bellinzona, Switzerland. It is located: 246 km from Milan, 488 km from Turin, 870 km from Munich.
Castillo de Sasso Corbaro (Deutsch: Castello di Sasso Corbaro) is a tourist attraction, one of the Castles in Bellinzona, Switzerland. It is located: 245 km from Milan, 488 km from Turin, 870 km from Munich.
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