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  • The Lago di Lugano, d. Lake Lugano, is one of the famous upper Italian lakes.. It belongs to Switzerland, to the fashionable canton of Ticino, as well as to Italian Lombardy.. <9> Covering an area of ​​about 49 sq km, it has a maximum depth of 288m and is 270m above sea level.. <9> The Swiss share is about 31 sq km, the Italian 18 sq km.. <9> <9> The most famous town on the lake is certainly Lugano, after which the lake takes its name.. <9> Lugano is exquisite and expensive, as can easily be seen from the elegant shops under the arcades of Piazza Reforma or Via Nassa.. <9> <9> Architecturally, the city reflects both northern Italian charm and flair, but shows its importance as the third-largest financial center in Switzerland in newer concrete buildings.. <9> South, approximately in the middle of the lake, you can cross the lake via the dam of Melide via the motorway.. <9> <9> The lake has a peculiar tip shape created by the coincidence of two glaciers after the Ice Age.. This form also gave him the nickname Ceresio, ´the Horned´.. <9> <9> On one of the corners is the Italian enclave Campione d´Italia with the casino.. Here is a peculiarity: the Italian share at the end of the lake, of course, like Italy, is part of the EU Customs.. This corner with the enclave and the small part between Ponte Tresa and Porto Ceresio but NOT.. <9> <9> striking and popular panoramic mountains can be found on the shores of Lake Lugano, such as: <9> * the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Monte San Giorgio 1100m, in the south <9> * Monte Brè 927m in the east <9> * Monte San Salvatore 910m to the west <9> * Monte Generoso 1071m to the south east <9> * from the Sighignola, the 1302 m high ´Italian balcony´ on the Italian / Swiss border, you have a breathtaking view of the lake.. <9> <9> Some artists lived on the lake, such as Hermann Hesse, who lived and worked in Lugano until his death in Montagnola.

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  • The town with its 63,000 inhabitants is located on Lake Lugano, Lago di Lugano, in the Swiss canton of Ticino.. <9> <9> <1001> <9> <9> Worth seeing sin <9> <9> Parco Civico, Viale Carlo Cattaneo, <9> with Villa Ciani and lush southern vegetation.. <9> <9> <994/2134346> <994/2134347> <994/2134348> <9> <9> The beach promenade to Paradiso <9> <9> The local mountains of Monte San Salvatore and Monte Bré, on the one Funicular railway leads.. <9> <994/2134353> <994/2134311> <9> <9> San Lorenzo Cathedral, Via degli Amadio <9> The building, with its magnificent Renaissance façade, was first mentioned in 875.. <9> <9> The parish church of Santa Maria, digli Angioli <9> The frescoes, the depictions of the crucifixion of Christ, the Lord´s Supper and the Mother of God with the child deserve special mention.. <9> <9> San Rocco Church, Piazzetta san Rocco <9> <994/2134359> <9> <9> The Basilica del Sacro Cuore, Via Carlo Fashiono <9> <9> The Parish Church of the Cristo Risorto, < 9> <9> The Church of Santa Maria di Loreto <9> <9> The Fountain in Piazza Alessandro Manzoni <9> <9> <994/2134354> <994/2134356> <9> <9> The Museums <9 > <9> Lugano Art and Culture Museum Lugano Arte e Cultura <9> Museo d´Arte Lugano and Villa Malpensata <9> Museum of Civilizations, Museo delle Culture, Vio Cortivo <9> Cantonal Art Museum, Museo Cantonale d´arte <9 > Cantonal Natural History Museum, Museo Cantale di Storia Naturale <9> Swiss Customs Museum, Museo Doganale svizzero <9> Bilioteca Salita dei Frati <9> Cemetery Center <9> Cantonal Library <9> La Piccionaia <9> Pallazzo civico <9> Palazzo e cinema Corso <9> Palazzo Riva, Via Francesco Soave 9 <9> Palazzo Riva di Santa Margherita, Via Pretorio 7 <9> Palazzo Riva (Banca della Svizzera Italiana), Via Massimiliano Magatti 2 <9> Radiotelevisione svizzera di lingua italiana <9 > Swiss National Sound Archives, Via. Soldino 9 <9> Villa Favorita and Park <9> <9> The famous market takes place every Tuesday and Friday from 7:00 to 12:00 in Piazza Riforma.

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Ort Lugano

Lugano is a city in the Swiss canton of Ticino, the southern Italian-speaking part of Switzerland, which borders directly on neighboring Italy. The city is beautifully nestled between Monte Br, Monte Salvatore and Lake Lugano. With 60,000 inhabitants, the town is a pleasant size. Since it is only a stone´s throw from Italy, Italian is also spoken here. The climate contributes to the Mediterranean feel, which is optimal for a good city-beach mix.


Lugano is not only the largest city in the southernmost part of Switzerland, but also the third most important financial center in the country. The proximity to Italy and the secrecy of the Swiss banks contributed to this. The city is also a popular tourist destination, offering all the benefits of a cosmopolitan city with the feel of a small town. It lies in a bay on the northern side of Lake Lugano, surrounded by numerous mountains with wonderful viewpoints.


Lugano is also a popular travel destination suitable for holidaymakers who want to combine pleasure and adventure. In addition to strolling through the historic streets, the program also includes excursions into nature and wonderful days on Lake Lugano. The city also offers a variety of activities and attractions that attract tourists.
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Selected sights

| theatre
LAC Theatro
schweiz 6900 Lugano Piazza Bernardino Luini 6
The LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura is the new art center in Lugano dedicated to visual arts, music and performing arts. Its aim is to become one of the most important cultural institutions in Switzerland a. . . FURTHER . . .
| lock
Castello di Taverne-Torricella
schweiz 6808 Torricella-Taverne Via al Ciòs
The Castello di Taverne-Torricella is a castle in the municipality of Torricella-Taverne in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. It is part of a complex of buildings and cast. . . FURTHER . . .
| scientific
Museo Cantonale di storia Naturale
schweiz 6900 Lugano Viale Carlo Cattaneo 4
The Museo Cantonale di Storia Naturale in Lugano, Switzerland, is an institution of the department of the Canton of Ticino. Its mission is to research, document, study and disseminate knowledge about . . . FURTHER . . .
| observation tower
Aussichtsturm Monte San Salvatore
schweiz 6815 Melide Via Cantonale
The Monte San Salvatore observation tower offers breathtaking views of Lugano, Lake Lugano, Lombardy and the Alps. From the mountain station you can reach the summit of San Salvatore in around a quart. . . FURTHER . . .
| Art
Museo d´arte moderna
schweiz 6900 Lugano Via Riva Caccia 5
The museum focuses on modern and contemporary art and houses a contemporary art collection by Giancarlo and Danna Olgiati. It offers exhibitions focusing on modern and contemporary art and has special. . . FURTHER . . .

Selected service points

| car wash
Autowaschanlage
schweiz 6962 Lugano
| car wash
Autowaschanlage
schweiz 6928 Manno
| car wash
Autowaschanlage
schweiz 6928 Manno Via Cantonale
| car wash
Autowaschanlage
schweiz 6915 Carabbia
| car wash
Autowaschanlage
schweiz 6807 Torricella-Taverne
| car wash
Autowaschanlage
schweiz 6816 Bissone
| Charging station
Ladestation
schweiz 6918 Casoro Via alla Riva
| Picnic area
Picknick
schweiz 6994 Prüme
| public water point fountain spring
Wasser
schweiz 6990 Cassina d Agno
| public water point fountain spring
Wasser
schweiz 6936 Lisone

Selected gastronomy

| restaurant
Ristorante Vetta Monte Bre
schweiz 6979 Monte Bre sopra Lugano
Extensive menu| the magnificent view of Lake Lugano has to be paid for. Big terrace
| eMail
schweiz 4 Lugano, Molino Nuovo
Piazza Alessandro Manzoni 2, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
Burger King
| Luxury Hotel
Villa Castagnola
schweiz 6962 Lugano Via Funicolare
| eMail
McDonalds, Riva Giocondo Albertolli , Lugano, Schweiz
schweiz 4 Lugano, Molino Nuovo Riva Giocondo Albertolli
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McDonalds, Riva Giocondo Albertolli , Lugano, Schweiz
schweiz 4 Lugano, Molino Nuovo Riva Giocondo Albertolli
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McDonalds, Via Alla Sguancia , Pambio-noranco, Schweiz
schweiz 6915 Lugano, Breganzona 404
| eMail
McDonalds, Via Alla Sguancia , Pambio-noranco, Schweiz
schweiz 6915 Lugano, Breganzona 404
| eMail
Pizzeria, Cristal
italien Lanzo d´Intelvi Vicolo Brenta
| McDonald
McDonalds
schweiz 6915 Pambio-Noranco Via alla Sguancia
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Al Ponte
schweiz 6936 Lisone

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General Pois

| cable car
Talstation Standseilbahn San Salvatore
schweiz 6912 Paradiso Via delle Scuole
The valley station of the San Salvatore funicular offers convenient parking and transports passengers to the summit in just 12 minutes. Additional parking spaces are available 50 meters from the funic. . . FURTHER . . .
| cable car
Bergstation Standseilbahn San Salvatore
schweiz 6815 Melide Via Cantonale
San Salvatore: Height 912 m
The mountain station also offers a 360-degree panorama of Lake Lugano, the Po Valley and the Swiss and Savoy Alps. There is also a viewing platform on the chapel from which you can admire the breathtaking landscape.
| cable car
Standseilbahn Lugano-Monte Bre
Schweiz 6977 Lugano
transfer station. From here it goes to the summit.
Price: return trip 25 chf, single trip 16 chf
The train runs every 1/5 hour.
| kleiner See / Teich
Laghetto di Origlio
Der Laghetto di Origlio liegt in der Tessiner Gemeinde Origlio. Der See liegt auf einer Höhe von 418 Metern.
| Bus Haktestelle
Postauto 442
Schweiz 6944 Cureglia
The bus takes about 20 minutes to downtown Lugano, Autosilo.
Price 4.10 chf one way.