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Switzerland > Cities > Bellinzona
The capital of the canton Ticino is located strategically at the junction of several North-South routes: Gotthard, San Bernardino, Nufenen, Lukmanier, Greina, as well as the East-West route San Jori - Centovalli.
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Church Santi Pietro and Castello di Montebello |
The main attraction of Bellinzona are the three dominating castles, Castel Grande (or Castel Vecchio or Burg Uri), Castello di Montebello (Burg Schwyz), and Castello di Sasso Corbaro (Burg Unterwalden). The form an intricate defense system that virtually cut through the valley. Built in the 13th century, and continually enlarged until around 1500, it is one of Switzerland's most impressive defense systems from the middle ages.
The church Santi Pietro e Stefano is a Renaissance church and was built between 1517 and 1565 by Tomaso Rodari, who also built the Dome of Como.