Bellinzona

Bellinzona is the capital city of southern Switzerland's Ticino canton. It's known for its 3 medieval castles, including the hilltop Castelgrande and Sasso Corbaro. Both have views of the city, the surrounding Alps and Montebello, the 3rd castle. The Museo Villa dei Cedri features regional art from the 19th century to the present. Original elements in the restored Palazzo Civico include a 16th-century fresco.