Ticino, sometimes Tessin, officially the Republic and Canton of Ticino, is one of the 26 cantons forming the Swiss Confederation. It is composed of eight districts and its capital city is Bellinzona.
The Castles of Bellinzona, guarding the access to the Gotthard and other Alpine passes since the Roman Era
Ticinese franco, currency of Ticino until the introduction of the Swiss franc in 1850.
Men playing Bocce in Torre (early 20th century)
The Verzasca Valley (here near Lavertezzo) is the most central valley of Ticino
The canton of Uri is one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland and a founding member of the Swiss Confederation. It is located in Central Switzerland. The canton's territory covers the valley of the Reuss
Suvorov Crossing the St. Gotthard Pass, an Alexander Kotzebue painting
Historical banner, traditionally[clarification needed] dated to the Battle of Sempach (1386), kept in the town-hall of Altdorf.