Townhall
Piazza Nosetto, Bellinzona 6500 - Switzerland
Phone: +41 (0)91 825 21 31 - Fax: +41 (0)91 821 41 20
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The site of the Bellinzona Townhall has been the seat of government for as long as records exist. The present building, a reconstruction completed in 1928, incorporates elements of earlier buildings. In the 1490s, when the previous building was enlarged, the distinctive bell tower with its turret was built; the clock was added later. One of the features is the inner courtyard, which is enclosed by ground-floor arcades and loggias above them; these are decorated with graffito lunettes of historic views and scenes by local artist Baldo Carugo. A 19th century Swiss cannon is a reminder of the citys military history.
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