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	BELLINZONA - LoveToKnow Article on BELLINZONA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		In 900 the population of Bellinzona was 4949, practically all Romanists and Italianspeaking.
		Possibly Bellinzona is of Roman origin, hut it is first mentioned in 590.
		At that date it became the capital of the canton Bellinzona of the Helvetic republic, but in 1803 it was united to the newly-formed canton of Tessin.
	96.1911encyclopedia.org /B/BE/BELLINZONA.htm (392 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Bellinzona is the capital of Ticino and is situated in the heart of this Italian speaking Canton.
		Bellinzona is splendidly situated in the middle of a fertile plain surrounded by green hills and lofty mountains.
		Bellinzona also has plenty to offer in the way of cultural events: choral, chamber and modern music, folk and brass band concerts; there is something for all tastes.
	www.bellinzonaturismo.ch /framework/Desktopdefault.aspx?menu_index=18&menu_id=439 (373 words)

	Ticino - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Some of the land and the town Bellinzona itself were previously annexed by Uri in 1419 but lost again in 1422.
		In February 1798 an attempt of annexation by the Cisalpine Republic was repelled by a volunteer militia in Lugano.
		Between 1798 an 1803, during the Helvetic Republic, the districts of Bellinzona and Lugano were separate cantons, but in 1803 the two were unified to form the canton of Ticino that joined the Swiss Confederation as a full member in the same year.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ticino (1178 words)

	Bellinzona Switzerland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Everyone passes through BELLINZONA, but few people bother to stop – their loss, since this graceful and beautiful old town is the perfect place to draw breath before hitting the lakeside glitz further south, and is a mellow introduction to the easy pace of the Ticino.
		When Ticino became independent in 1803, Bellinzona, Locarno and Lugano shared the status of cantonal capital on a six-year rota, until Bellinzona was handed sole rights as capital in 1878.
		Gentle Bellinzona is blessed with medieval architecture and picturesque churches galore, and also serves as the main access point for excursions into the wild and little-known Alto Ticino region.
	switzerland.isyours.com /e/guide/ticino/bellinzona.html (513 words)

	AllRefer.com - Bellinzona, Switzerland (Swiss Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		Possibly a Roman settlement, Bellinzona belonged at times to Lombardy, Como, Milan, France, and the Four Forest Cantons.
		In 1798 it became the capital of the Bellinzona canton under the Helvetic Republic and the capital of Ticino in 1803.
		The town is dominated by three castles (13th–15th cent.) of the dukes of Milan.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/B/Bellinzo.html (202 words)

	Encyclopedia article: Bellinzona (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Bellinzona is the capital city of canton Ticino (An Italian-speaking region of southern Switzerland) in Switzerland (A landlocked federal republic in central Europe).
		The city is famous for its three castle (A large building formerly occupied by a ruler and fortified against attack) s (Castelgrande, Montebello, Sasso Corbaro) that are now part of the UNESCO (An agency of the United Nations that promotes education and communication and the arts) world heritage (additional info and facts about world heritage).
		The city is also known for its carnival (A traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.) Rabadan (additional info and facts about Rabadan).
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/b/be/bellinzona.htm (137 words)

	Bellinzona : Introduction \| Frommers.com
		Bellinzona is known for the beauty of its old city and the nearby hills, as well as for the hospitality of its inhabitants.
		Records of the town date from A.D. As the strategic key to the passes of St. Gotthard, San Bernardino, and Lucomagno, Bellinzona loomed large in the history of Lombardy.
		In the 8th century it was owned outright by the bishop of Como, and ownership went back and forth between Como and Milan in the 13th and 14th centuries.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/bellinzona/2612010001.html (300 words)

	Bellinzona Grange Country Retreat - The Grange Group Retreats
		Bellinzona Grange is in the centre of Hepburn Springs - spa and wellbeing capital of Victoria.
		The lounge areas at Bellinzona are truly comfortable, and present guests with an opportunity to really let their hair down after a hard day conferencing.
		In addition to the main residence Bellinzona has a stunning, self-contained Manor House set to the rear of the property - an ideal planning and breakout area for facilitators or executives.
	www.ozhorizons.com.au /vic/pib/grange/bellinzona.htm (635 words)

	Bellinzona : Attractions \| Frommers.com
		Bellinzona has three castles dating from the 13th to the 15th century: the Schwyz, the Unterwald, and the Uri.
		Guided walking tours of Bellinzona, its Old Town, and its castles are available upon request at the tourist office.
		Bellinzona Blues--In late June hordes from throughout Switzerland gather in Bellinzona for the annual Blues Festival, where free concerts are staged in squares.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/bellinzona/2612010029.html (436 words)

	Bellinzona -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		It is situated at the northern end of Lago Maggiore, near the mouth of the Maggia River, west of Bellinzona.
		The river is 154 miles (248 km) long, flowing southeast in the Leventina valley, followed by road and rail from St. Gotthard Pass to Bellinzona...
		The road over the pass connects the villages of Splügen and Hinterrhein in the Hinterrhein River Valley to the north with the towns of Mesocco and Bellinzona in...
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9015287?tocId=9015287 (418 words)

	VRMAG - VIRTUAL TOUR OF CASTELGRANDE, BELLINZONA, UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Bellinzona, in the Swiss canton of Ticino, is the site of three medieval castles named by UNESCO in 2001 as a World Heritage Site.
		A fortress since Roman times, Bellinzona is strategically situated on a valley-floor and a natural nexus to such great Alpine passes as the Gotthard, San Bernadino, Novena and Lucomagno.
		The Swiss won the town under the Treaty of Arona in 1503 and the bailiffs of the three inner cantons of Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden set up house in the three castles, ensuring their intactness to the present day while also generating three centuries of domination and oppression.
	vrm.vrway.com /issue15/VIRTUAL_TOUR_OF_CASTELGRANDE_BELLINZONA_UNESCO_WORLD_HERITAGE_SITE.html (428 words)

	Arrivals to Bellinzona Switzerland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Bellinzona’s train station is 500m northeast of the Old Town.
		They have plenty of maps, information and walking suggestions for the city and the Alto Ticino area, and can make free hotel reservations.
		Note that the cobbled streets of Bellinzona’s Old Town, from the post office south to Piazza Indipendenza, are banned to private vehicles from 7.30pm to 6am.
	switzerland.isyours.com /e/guide/ticino/bellinzona.arrival.html (208 words)

	BELLINZONA (Ger. Bellenz) - Online Information article about BELLINZONA (Ger. Bellenz) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Maggiore, these two towns having been till 1881 capitals of the canton jointly with Bellinzona.
		population of Bellinzona was 4949, practically all Romanists and See also:
		At that date it became the capital of the canton Bellinzona of the Helvetic See also:
	encyclopedia.jrank.org /BEC_BER/BELLINZONA_Ger_Bellenz_.html (615 words)

	International Travel News: Bellinzona's castles chosen by UNESCO.(town in ... @ HighBeam Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Dating back to the late Middle Ages, the Bellinzona fortifications constitute the only example of late medieval military architecture well preserved along the Alpine range.
		Bellinzona's Castello Grande, recently refurbished, offers walks on the ramparts, particularly appealing at night when all the castles and churches in the old town are illuminated.
		Bellinzona has a preserved old town and is very appealing on market days (Saturday) when the medieval streets are lined with booths selling chestnuts, boar salami, local mushrooms and cheeses.
	www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1G1:76612613&refid=holomed_1 (269 words)

	Bellinzona Hotels: Hotel Accommodation in Ticino Switzerland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The hotel is situated in the town centre at the foot of the castles.
		Situated in the heart of Bellinzona, at the foot of the castles, various museums and a large...
		Biasca is situated on the Gotthard and Lukmanier highways.
	www.travel-europe-direct.co.uk /Switzerland/Ticino/Bellinzona/index.cfm (379 words)

	Bellinzona's Castelgrande in Virtual Reality (Bottom) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Bellinzona, capital of the Ticino canton just north of Italy, was a medieval stronghold, guarding the approaches to the Alps.
		Unlike other parts of the country, the town enjoys the light and warmth of a southern European sun.
		Today, the old town of Bellinzona is quaint and well preserved and its medieval streets are lined with vendors selling local delicacies during the Saturday market.
	vrm.vrway.com /projects/BELLINZONA_WORLD_HERITAGE_MEDIEVAL_CASTLES/FULLSCREEN/VR000005266.html (74 words)

	BELLINZONA, Bellinzona Tourist Information and Travel Guide at InfoHub.com
		Guarding the southern approaches to the San Gottardo and San Bernardino passes, BELLINZONA is the junction-point through which most traffic flows without stopping, but it's worth spending some quiet time here before the bustle of the lakes.
		High on the town's central rock, and accessible by lift from behind Piazza del Sole, is Castelgrande (Tues-Sun 9am-midnight; www.castelgrande.ch), most impressive of Bellinzona's three medieval castles.
		There are also a couple of terrific grotti, both of them serving excellent home-cooked food; the shaded Grotto dei Due Ponti occupies a fairytale mid-river island, but food at the less attractive Grotto Pergola, south of San Nicolao, is even better.
	www.infohub.com /Destinations/Europe-&-Russia/Switzerland/Bellinzona/83655.htm (427 words)

	TheTravelzine.com Switzerland Spring 1996 (1) Chur, Glacier Express, Locarno, Ascona, Bellinzona, Lugano, Zermatt, ...
		Andermatt to Goeshenen is a short, 15 minute run where one must change in order to travel south to Bellinzona and then on to Locarno.
		The trip to Bellinzona took us through many tunnels until finally we emerged, surrounded by high, tree-covered mountains.
		We hit grape country 40 minutes outside of Bellinzona and arrived in Locarno at 16:33.
	www.thetravelzine.com /swiss1.htm (3375 words)

	Research news (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		With the help of the in Italy living dutchman Wil Sciarone I'm now searching for churchregisters around Bellinzona to find the bearthregister of Antonius Joannes Suanet (born 1737 at Bellinzona!?).
		The films of the Chiesa Cattolica Parrocchia di Bellinzona were disapointing.
		Because the name Suanet is from Bellinzona and their in the Italian speaking zones no one uses the letter "W".
	www.suanet.com /nieuws/engels/research_news.htm (689 words)

	Bellinzona Biscotti (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Bellinzona Biscotti manufactures handmade biscotti with the finest ingredients.
		It is the original company to create biscotti in different designs.
		The company's goal is to continue with the creation of its unique gourmet products with the originality of texture and taste from the Old Northern Italian tradition while keeping the diversity of Bellinzona Biscotti's customers in mind.
	www.bellinzonabiscotti.com (57 words)

	Bellinzona on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The town is dominated by three castles (13th-15th cent.) of the dukes of Milan.
		Bellinzona's castles chosen by UNESCO.(town in Switzerland)(Brief Article)
		Former Beatle George Harrison is reportedly being treated for a brain tumor in Switzerland - just two months after receiving lung cancer t he.(NEWS)
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/B/Bellinzo.asp (251 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: St. Charles Borromeo
		It was his especial care to leave holy priests and good religious to guide the people.
		Next he visited Bellinzona and Ascona, working strenuously to extirpate heresy, and meeting with much opposition from the Bishop of Coire.
		The negotiations were continued into the next year, the last of Charles on earth.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/03619a.htm (7033 words)

	Castelgrande Bellinzona - Switzerland Tourism
		For travellers in days gone by, Bellinzona was the key to the Alps from the south and the gateway to Italy from the north, and even today, the capitol of Canton Ticino flourishes on its rich medieval heritage.
		Its austere charm conceals the pulsating life of an important cultural crossroad between the Latin and Teutonic worlds on the ancient, much-travelled Saint Gotthard route.
		Three castles from the Middle Ages belong to Bellinzona: Castelgrande, Castello di Montebello and the Castello di Sasso Corbaro.
	usa.myswitzerland.com /en/navpage-Top_Attractions-A_Culture-8772.html (124 words)

	Amazon.com: Natural 4dr Bellinzona: Baby (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		This item is not eligible for Amazon Prime, but over a million other items are.
		Part of the Bellinzona collection by Simmons, this four-door chest of drawers has the same contemporary style as the matching Antonia crib.
		With a warm natural finish and clean lines, it is the picture of simplicity for the nursery.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00005AKUM?v=glance (150 words)

	Campsite Bosco di Molinazzo Bellinzona Campsite Tiscover Welcome Bellinzona trekking children's w
		Campsite Bosco di Molinazzo Bellinzona Campsite Tiscover Welcome Bellinzona trekking children's w
		you are now in: Switzerland / Ticino / Bellinzona / Campsite Bosco di Molinazzo
		Getting there: motorway A2/A13 exit Bellinzona-Nord - Bellinzona - northern edge of the town, signposted.
	www.tiscover.ch /ch/guide/5ch,en,SCH1/objectId,CPS12589ch,curr,ATS,season,at2/home.html (102 words)

	Photo: Bellinzona Skyline \| Switzerland - Rhône Valley album \| RJ Shook \| Fotki.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		I traveled by train from Brig to Geneva.
		The castle on the left is a UN world heritage site.
		Bellinzona is in Ticino, one of the Italian speaking cantons.
	public.fotki.com /rjshook/europe/rhonevalley/im002025-30.html (52 words)

	Minotel Unione Hotel - Bellinzona - Minotel Unione Hotel Reviews - TripAdvisor
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	tripadvisor.com /Hotel_Review-g188093-d229902-Reviews-Minotel_Unione-Bellinzona... (298 words)

	Hotspot Finder : Hotel Unione : Bellinzona, Ticino Switzerland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Hotspot Finder : Hotel Unione : Bellinzona, Ticino Switzerland
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	usatoday.jiwire.com /wi-fi-wireless-hotspot-bellinzona-ch-hotel-unione-14418.htm (166 words)

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