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Smit & Palarczyk > [SWITZER.TICINO 01294] 'Chinese wall?' In Bellinzona three strongholds nearly close the Ticino valley with their huge walls. Since the Gotthardpass route is following that valley towards Italy, who owned these castles controlled a principal traderoute across the Alps. UNESCO added the complex to their list of World Heritage Sites. Photo Paul Smit.
Smit & Palarczyk > [SWITZER.TICINO 01298] 'Chinese wall?' In Bellinzona three strongholds nearly close the Ticino valley with their huge walls. Since the Gotthardpass route is following that valley towards Italy, who owned these castles controlled a principal traderoute across the Alps. UNESCO added the complex to their list of World Heritage Sites. Photo Paul Smit.
Smit & Palarczyk > [SWITZER.TICINO 01304] 'World heritage site.' The three strongholds of Bellinzona gard the Ticino valley. Since the Gotthardpass route followed that valley towards Italy, who owned these castles controlled a principal traderoute across the Alps. UNESCO added the complex to their list of World Heritage Sites. Photo Paul Smit.
Smit & Palarczyk > [SWITZER.TICINO 01311] 'Isolated but proud.' Indemini, the country's most isolated village, is proud to be part of Switzerland. Situated in a valley where all other villages are Italian, a winding pass keeps it connected to the Motherland. Proud too the villagers are about their frequent 'postbus' connection (arriving from the Lago Maggiore) and their postoffice, shop and two restaurants. Instead of dying out the village now is actually being renovated and its population growing. Photo Paul Smit.
Smit & Palarczyk > [SWITZER.TICINO 01317] 'Authentic village.' Corippo in Valle Verzasca is seen as one of the most authentic villages of Ticino and put under protection. The houses were built close around the church since arable land was scarce. Photo Paul Smit.
Smit & Palarczyk > [SWITZER.TICINO 01322] 'Not a Roman bridge.' The famous 'Roman Bridge' near Lavertezzo in Valle Verzasca actually dates from the Middle Ages. For its own good it attracts too manytourists and people who like to sunbath and swim in the Verzasca below it. Photo Paul Smit.
Smit & Palarczyk > [SWITZER.TICINO 01334] 'Maggia beach.' Waterside recreation in Vallemaggia, near Ponte Brolla. Close to Locarno, this is a favorite weekend riverside spot for the local Swiss. Photo Paul Smit.
Smit & Palarczyk > [SWITZER.TICINO 01337] 'River Maggia.' The sculpted gneiss along river Maggia , here seen between Ponte Brollo and Aurigeno, is a favorite backdrop for waterside fun. Photo Paul Smit.
Smit & Palarczyk > [SWITZER.TICINO 01341] 'Holiday friends.' Holiday friends at the Maggia , a favorite river for waterside fun. Photo Paul Smit.

[SWITZER.TICINO 01294]
'Chinese wall?'

In Bellinzona three strongholds nearly close the Ticino valley with their huge walls. Since the Gotthardpass route is following that valley towards Italy, who owned these castles controlled a principal traderoute across the Alps. UNESCO added the complex to their list of World Heritage Sites. Photo Paul Smit.
Smit & Palarczyk > [SWITZER.TICINO 01294] 'Chinese wall?' In Bellinzona three strongholds nearly close the Ticino valley with their huge walls. Since the Gotthardpass route is following that valley towards Italy, who owned these castles controlled a principal traderoute across the Alps. UNESCO added the complex to their list of World Heritage Sites. Photo Paul Smit.

[SWITZER.TICINO 01294]
'Chinese wall?'

In Bellinzona three strongholds nearly close the Ticino valley with their huge walls. Since the Gotthardpass route is following that valley towards Italy, who owned these castles controlled a principal traderoute across the Alps. UNESCO added the complex to their list of World Heritage Sites. Photo Paul Smit.
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