Kanton Tessin's Absolute Essentials
This selection highlights the architectural and natural landmarks of Switzerland's southernmost canton. It includes the three UNESCO-listed medieval castles of Bellinzona—Castelgrande, Montebello, and Sasso Corbaro—and the fossil-rich Monte San Giorgio. The list features the historic Gotthard Pass, the iconic 17th-century Ponte dei Salti stone bridge in Lavertezzo, and the 220-meter-high Verzasca Dam. Religious heritage is represented by the Madonna del Sasso sanctuary and Lugano’s Cathedral of Saint Lawrence, while Monte San Salvatore offers panoramic views over Lake Lugano.
A Montebello
This medieval castle has more than 700 years of history behind it. A prime example of Swiss military architecture.
B Castelgrande
The Castles of Bellinzona are a group of fortifications located around the town of Bellinzona, the capital of the Swiss canton of Ticino.
C Sanctuary of the Madonna of the Rock
The Madonna del Sasso is a Marian Pontifical shrine in Orselina, above the city of Locarno in Switzerland.
D Cathedral of Saint Lawrence
Lugano Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to Saint Lawrence in Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland.
E Mt. San Salvatore
The Monte San Salvatore is a mountain in the Lepontine Alps above Lake Lugano and the city of Lugano in Switzerland.
F Monte San Giorgio
Monte San Giorgio is a Swiss mountain and UNESCO World Heritage Site near the border between Switzerland and Italy.
G Gotthard Pass
The Gotthard Pass or St. Gotthard Pass at 2,106 m is a mountain pass in the Alps traversing the Saint-Gotthard Massif and connecting…
Ospizo del San Gottardo
A historic hospice founded in 1237 at the summit of the Gotthard Pass. It served as a refuge for alpine travelers for centuries and now houses the National Saint Gotthard Museum.
I Passo del San Gottardo
A vital alpine passage at 2,106 meters connecting central Switzerland with Ticino. The historic Tremola road on the southern flank features 24 hairpin bends and original granite paving stones.
La Froda
A nearly 100-meter-high waterfall located at the end of the Verzasca Valley near the village of Sonogno, accessible via a short walking trail.
K Ponte dei Salti
A 17th-century double-arched stone bridge spanning the emerald waters of the Verzasca River in Lavertezzo. It is a classic example of medieval-style masonry.
L Verzasca Dam
The Contra Dam, commonly known as the Verzasca Dam and the Locarno Dam, is an arch dam on the Verzasca River in the Val Verzasca of Ticino,…
M Ascona
Switzerland’s lowest-lying town, situated on Lake Maggiore. It is characterized by its Mediterranean-style lakefront promenade and the 16th-century Collegio Papio with its Renaissance courtyard.
N Visconteo Castle
Visconti Castle Italian: Castello Visconteo is a castle in Locarno, Switzerland.
Sasso Corbaro
Defensive fortress and prison that (unlike the other two) remains unconnected to the defensive walls.
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