Gorduno

Gorduno, photographed from the express train Zurich -Bellinzona

Gorduno is a municipality in the Circolo del Ticino in the district of Bellinzona in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.

Neighboring municipalities are Gnosca, Preonzo, Monte Carasso and Bellinzona and Arbedo -Castione. The eastern boundary of the municipality is formed by the river Ticino.

History

The Barons of Sax built in Gorduno a castle to secure their conquests in space Bellinzona.

Population

Attractions

• Parish church of Santi Rocco and Sebastiano.
• Community center and elementary school, architect Aurelio Galfetti.
• Villa Rosa.
• Church of Santi Maurizio Carpoforo and frescoed ..
• Ruined castle at San Carpoforo hill.