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Ticino

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Joined the Confederation: 1803Capital: BellinzonaLanguage: ItalianOfficial website Sport guide by canton →

History & heritage

Conquered by the Confederates from Milan in the 15th and 16th centuries, Ticino became a canton in 1803 and is the only one entirely Italian-speaking.

Palm-lined lakes, Locarno's film festival and the castles of Bellinzona give it a Mediterranean character south of the Alps.

Traditions

  • Castagnata

    October

    Chestnut festivals in Ticino's valleys — roasted marroni, polenta and wine.

  • Risotto in piazza

    Carnival & festivals

    Giant pots of risotto with luganighe sausage served free in village squares.

  • Grotti

    Summer

    Eating at rustic stone 'grotti' in the woods with merlot and local cheese.

Official public events & cultural agenda

Concerts, festivals, markets and exhibitions in Ticino are published by the official regional tourism agenda. Member meetups are listed above.

Open the official agenda · Ticino Turismo — events

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