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and a smaller one of the Virgin Mary and Christ adorning the facade. Similarly decorated
is the 14th-century
Chiesa di San Biagio
(Piazza San Biagio; 7am-noon & 2-5pm)
, the difference be-
ing that these frescoes are not 20th-century restorations.
Situated west over the railway line is the
Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie
(Via Convento;
7am-6pm)
, a 15th-century church with an extraordinary fresco cycle (recently restored after
being damaged by fire in 1996) of the life and death of Christ. The centrepiece is a panel
depicting Christ's Crucifixion.
Festivals & Events
CARNIVAL
Rabadan
(
www.rabadan.ch
)
Bellinzona's rowdy carnival starts on a Thursday seven-and-a-half weeks
before Easter Sunday.
Piazza Blues Festival
Four days of international blues are brought to the city in summer (June/July). Entry is
free except to the main stage on the last two days (Sfr15).
MUSIC
Eating
Manor
CAFETERIA
€
( 091 823 86 99; Viale della Stazione 5; meals Sfr20-25; 9am-6.30pm Mon-Wed & Fri, to 9pm Thu,
8.30am-6pm Sat)
In this town of fairly pricey eating options, this no-nonsense cafeteria is a
local favourite with large pasta dishes and daily specials, or you can just order a salad.
Queues form here at lunchtime.
Osteria Zoccolino
( 091 825 06 70; Piazza Governo 5; meals Sfr30-40; 11.30am-2pm & 5-9pm Mon-Fri)
A photographer
runs this slightly chaotic but cheery eatery that fills at lunchtime, especially. You never
quite know what to expect here: a set lunch of Indian food, concerts on Thursday
SWISS
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