Balerna: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Accommodation in Balerna
The monument to Alessandro Volta is located in the surrounding area of Balerna. For those interested in culture, this monument provides a tangible point of interest.
You can rent a holiday apartment in Balerna. The surrounding area also includes Monte Bisbino, Villa Augusta, Villa Mirabello, Monte Generoso and Punta Caldera.
The wider regional area around Balerna is home to the Museo Tattile Varese and Cima del Costone.
History
Historically, Balerna was associated with the Mendrisio bailiwick. Until 1573, Balerna had a court in which it was represented by two parish priests.
Balerna is a municipality in the Balerna district and in the Mendrisio district in Ticino, Switzerland.
In 1798, Balerna voted to remain part of Switzerland rather than join the Cisalpine Republic.
Under the Aarau decree of 30 May 1798, Balerna and Mendrisio were incorporated into the Helvetic Republic.
Further local pages: Coldrerio, Morbio Inferiore, Capolago, Riva San Vitale, Meride, Besazio, Muggio, Castel San Pietro
To the higher-level travel overview: Mendrisio.
