UNESCO

A treasure to be discovered

Today, in Switzerland, some twelve locations have been chosen by UNESCO to be listed as World Heritage Sites. Two of these pearls are in Ticino.

But that's not all: since December 2019 there is also room for an asset of the intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO, the Processions of Holy Week in Mendrisio. Come and discover them!

Bellinzona’s three castles and fortified walls have been listed since 2000. Take the small train Artù. You will be reaching for your camera when you visit Castelgrande, Montebello and Sasso Corbaro castles, along with their museums. You can’t help falling in love with them!

Castle of Montebello UNESCO, Bellinzona
Castle of Sasso Corbaro, Bellinzona
Castelgrande UNESCO, Bellinzona

Discover the charm of a lost world dating back more than 200 million years at Monte San Giorgio, protected since 2003, complete with an extremely informative Fossil museum.

Serpiano, Monte San Giorgio

Three castles, a deposit of thousands of fossils and an Intangible Cultural Heritage that is renewed every year. In Mendrisio, the Holy Week Processions are strongly rooted in the reality of the region and beyond. Good Thursday and Friday parade through the streets of the Magnificent Village over 1'000 participants!

Travel to UNESCO’s world. Do it in Ticino.

Bellinzona and Upper Ticino Region
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Bellinzona and Upper Ticino Region

In Bellinzona, experience the Middle Ages with its UNESCO World Heritage castles. Check the weather forecast in Bellinzona to better plan your stay.
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Mendrisiotto Region
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Mendrisiotto Region

Lose yourself in the fragrant Mendrisiotto vineyards, an area rich in flavor and culture. Check the weather forecast in Mendrisio to plan your stay.
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