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BELLINZONA E ALTO TICINO Sweets, culinary oils and teas are produced from herbs. 46 SWEETS MADE FROM HERBS The other thing is the fields of herbs. Within a few years, the Blenio valley has become a stronghold for herbs. At the Alpine Institute of Phytopharmacology in Olivone, by a Ticinese project which administers many of the fields, herbs from all over Ticino are collected, scientifically analysed, stored and with the help of regional businesses, turned into sweets and culinary oils, among other things. The most famous product is herb tea, which is now in every branch of Migros in Ticino. It is best taken in a thermos flask to accompany you on your walks. Or enjoy it with a Sunday brunch at the foot of the Lukmanier, with a view over the Blenio valley, with the gurgling of the Brenno in your ears, breathing in the scent of sun-dried bedlinen.
Miscellaneous News from Ticino UNDERGROUND By the end of 2015, the world’s longest railway tunnel will be completed. AlpTransit is the name of the largest building site in Switzerland: two pipes, 57 kilometres long, through the Gotthard. The Southern Gotthard Information Centre at Pollegio is worth a visit. ABOVE GROUND South of Bellinzona, between Camorino and Monte Carasso, are the so-called “Hunger Forts”, a row of round towers with arrow slits. They were built in 1853, to employ refugees from Ticino, who had been banished from Lombardy on the orders of Field Marshal Radetzky. TRANSCENDENTAL The monastery at Monte Carasso, dating from the 15th century was rebuilt in 1993 by the architect Luigi Snozzi, preserving its age-old structure with the inner courtyard and arcades. Today it is used as a school and cultural centre. THEATRE The only remaining 19th century Italian-style theatre in Switzerland is found in Bellinzona: the Teatro Sociale. It was built in 1846 by the engineer Rocco von Mentlen and was recently restored. The new structural techniques and the charm of the original theatre auditorium make each performance a special experience. MONUMENTS Mario Botta is not the only world-class architect from Ticino. Luigi Snozzi gained world acclaim with the restructuring of the village of Monte Carasso and Aurelio Galfetti made a name for himself with the restoration of Castelgrande. Tita Carloni has also contributed to keeping up the tradition of fame that unites Ticino architects, the major exponents of whom were Domenico Trezzini (XVII century) and, most of all, Francesco Borromini (XVI century). AMUSEMENT Rabadan is the name of the carnival at Bellinzona, which is held according to Romanic tradition in February. During four harebrained days, there are masked competitions, street theatre a lot of music rounded off by a colourful procession for sheer high spirits. TASTY Lemonade from Ticino is known as “gazosa”. This refreshing drink is served in original bottles. Some natives of Ticino dilute their Merlot with gazosa, especially in grottos, where the evenings can become long. FURTHER INFORMATION: Bellinzona Turismo, Bellinzona Tel. +41 91 825 21 31 www.bellinzonaturismo.ch Biasca Turismo, Biasca Tel. +41 91 862 33 27 www.biascaturismo.ch Blenio Turismo, Olivone Tel. +41 91 872 14 87 www.blenio.com Leventina Turismo, Airolo Tel. +41 91 869 15 33 www.leventinaturismo.ch BELLINZONA E ALTO TICINO
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