Bellinzona and Figino, Canton Ticino, Switzerland


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June 6th 2012
Published: June 6th 2012
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Bellinzona, a city of 17,000 people, is located in southern Switzerland in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino, in which it is also the capital of that canton. It is famous for its three medieval castles, Castelgrande, Montebello, and Sasso Corbaro. Figino is a small town located 45 min. south of Bellinzona, where I had to spend the night because all the accommodation in Lugano was booked up. It... Read Full Entry



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Lake Lugano, from FiginoLake Lugano, from Figino
Lake Lugano, from Figino

The opening between the two hills marks the border between Italy (on the left) and Switzerland.
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The little village near Figino where I spent the night.



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