Besazio

Besazio was, until April 13, 2013 a municipality in the district of Riva San Vitale, in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.

Geography

History

The place seems to have a continuous settlement history since Roman times.

Personalities

  • Pascal Calderari ( born July 23, 1908 in La Chaux -de-Fonds, † 13 February 1983), sculptor, architect

Attractions

  • The Parish Church of the Immaculate
  • A monument from the old days is the San Antonino church from the eighth century, as well as foundations of manor houses and Roman tombs, and the baptismal font, which is available as well on the big church square today
  • Next to the church, the mansion Realini and Luigi Castle of Luigi Zanini is worth seeing, a 1998 -built winery
  • The neoclassical church house with small Immacolatastatue by Vincenzo Vela.
Mendrisio (district) Chiasso La Chaux-de-Fonds Arzo Capolago Genestrerio Ligornetto Meride Rancate Salorino Tremona
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