Preonzo

Aerial view of Preonzo

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

Geography

Neighboring municipalities are Claro TI, Cresciano, Cugnasco, Gnosca, Gorduno, Lavertezzo, Lodrino, Moleno, Monte Carasso and Vogorno.

Landslides are documented in Preonzo since the 17th century. Become acute again is the landslide risk in 2002. At that time broke 100,000 cubic meters. On May 15, 2012, another landslide, this time with 300,000 cubic meters of rock and rubble.

Population

Personalities

  • Giovanni Brandi (mentioned 1652 Preonzo, 1655 Preonzo ), plasterer

Attractions

  • Parish church of Santi Simone and Giuda.
  • Rectory.
  • Oratory of Santa Maria della Cintura.
  • Four Betkapellen.
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