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Bellinzona

Bellinzona ( , ; ) is a municipality, a historic Swiss town, and the capital of the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. The town is famous for its three castles (Castelgrande, Montebello, Sasso Corbaro) that have been UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 2000.

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Bellinzona is the capital city of Ticino, a Swiss canton, and a historic town known for its three impressive castles that together form a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These three castles—Castelgrande, Montebello, and Sasso Corbaro—have been recognized as world heritage sites since 2000 and are the main reason the town draws international attention.

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Swiss town.subject_name: Bellinzona
Swiss town.image_photo: Town and Castelgrande castle of Bellinzona.jpg
Swiss town.image_caption: View of Bellinzona with Castelgrande in the foreground
Swiss town.municipality_type: municipality, town
Swiss town.imagepath_flag: CHE Bellinzona Flag.svg
Swiss town.imagepath_coa: CHE Bellinzona COA.svg
Swiss town.canton: Ticino
Swiss town.iso code region: CH-TI
Swiss town.district: Bellinzona
Swiss town.postal_code: 6500 (town only)
Swiss town.municipality_code: 5002
Swiss town.area: 164.20

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Contents

Name and coat of arms
History
Pre-History and Roman era
Early Middle Ages
Conflicts between the Pope and the Emperor
Expansion of Bellinzona under Milan
An associate of the Swiss Confederation
Bellinzona since 1803
Geography
Climate
Demographics
Historic demographics
Elections
Economy
Religion
Education
Transportation
Culture
Bellinzona in art
Sport
Heritage sites of national significance
The Three Castles
Castelgrande
Montebello
Sasso Corbaro
Notable people
Sport
See also
Notes
References
External links

The town lies east of the river Ticino, at the foot of the Alps. It stretches along the river valley, surrounded by the southern ranges of the Lepontine Alps to the east and west, and by the Lugano Prealps to the south.