Lugano is a city in Switzerland. The sights of the city

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Lugano – a town in Switzerland on the shore of a lake surrounded by mountains. What else you need for a perfect holiday? If you add a little of the Italian character and culture, at once it is possible to buy tours in Switzerland. But first, let's learn more about it.

Scenic Lugano

Lugano – a town in Switzerland in which the population primarily speaks Italian. It is located on the territory of the Canton Ticino. For his special nature and climate of Lugano is often compared to Rio de Janeiro. The climate here is temperate, so the weather in Lugano is usually comfortable for tourists. Winter is not too cold, but summer heat almost never happens.

The Mountains of Monte San Salvatore and Monte brè, to a height of 1000 meters, surrounded by Lugano on both sides. While lake Lugano opens its coast with views of Monte Generoso, which is located on the opposite Bank.

Lugano city in Switzerland

Many travelers buying tours to Switzerland to enjoy the peaceful lakeside landscape of Lugano. The lake is considered one of the highest Alpine lakes. It is located 270 metres above sea level. Dozens of cruises travel to romantic travel in Lugansk lake.

History

In the middle Ages the main occupation in the town was trade. In the XV century, Lugano becomes an arena for confrontation between the political movements of the Guelphs and Ghibellines, after which he joined Milan.

In the XVI century the town was transferred to the Swiss Union, and remains in its composition to 1798. During the French revolution, he is part of the Helvetic Republic and becoming its main city.

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Republic lasted only 5 years. After its collapse Lugano goes to the management of the Canton of Ticino, part of which is still in use.

Attractions Lugano: Park and museums

On the coast of the lake, a Park, Civico with flower beds, trees and the Villa Ciani. Neat the Park is interesting not only beautiful walkways and flora on the property set S. Civico – a magnificent monument of architecture.

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Old Villa Ciani had belonged to urban businessmen, the brothers Giacomo and Filippo. In the early XX century became the property of the city authorities. Villa opened the city Museum combining the exhibition of the Museum of history and fine arts. In addition, the Villa is located a greenhouse with camellias, rhododendrons and other flowers.

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Malpensata Villa, once owned by Patricia rich, is now a Museum of fine arts. In the Museum of cultures collected a variety of ethnographic materials from Asia, America, Oceania, and the collection of Emma Nodari, Serge Brignoni. Cantonal Museum of art presents a permanent collection of paintings of XIX-XX centuries, as well as exhibitions devoted to contemporary art.

In the obligatory program of many journeys include the chocolate Museum, which is located at the local chocolate factory. The Museum conducts lectures on the production of chocolate and master classes in his cooking.

Streets

Lugano – a town in Switzerland, with a history spanning many centuries. Streets of the Old town has retained the charm of the old time, many homes still remain from the middle Ages. The proximity to Italy has played its role, streets and architecture are reminiscent of Italian style.

The Cathedral of San Lorenzo is the oldest building, dates from the IX century and combine the features of several styles. It was originally built in the Gothic style, but after the reconstruction was added and Renaissance features. Later, the brothers of Torricelli's temple Baroque frescoes.

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Not Far from the Cathedral lies Villa Castagnola with a collection of works by famous artists. In the Cathedral of Lugano preserved samples of ancient murals and statues. The Romanesque Church of St. Mary is worthy of attention, thanks to ancient and frescoes inside depicting scenes biblijne.

You should Definitely see the architectural monuments, which created the Ticino, Mario Botta, and the shopping street of via NASA. Here is the rear city office, decorated with allegorical sculptures. They represent Religion, Power, Consent and Freedom.

Surrounding area

Near Lugano you can find a lot of interesting. The city of Milan Balinese with the medieval castle is just half an hour from Lugano. Best to come here on Saturday when the local market opens.

Just three kilometers away is the town of Melida and the Park «Switzerland in miniature”. More than 100 models represent the famous buildings of the country. Shelanski castle and the Federal Parliament, the Cathedral of Lausanne, the tower of Burne, the current funicular railway and miniature railway – all of Switzerland in one place.

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In the mountains is the village of carona, which is home to just 600 people. In the village there is a mountain Botanical garden with unique plants. On a fairly small area are five churches, which should not be avoided.

The Fishing village of Gandria and Morcote, located nearby, will meet hospitality. And fish restaurants will prepare delicious dishes from onlywhat caught fish. To reach the villages on the way, but nicer to do it on the boat.

If you go in a northerly direction, about two kilometers from the city you will fall in Campione. It is an Italian enclave, which belongs to Lombardy, though located on Swiss territory. Here go the two currencies, and control of various walks of life realise that Italy, Switzerland.

Conclusion

Lugano – a town in Switzerland which is the appearance and atmosphere is more like the coast of Italy. Medieval Italian architecture, the picturesque lake and the surrounding mountains make this city unique.


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