Guidebook for Arosio, Alto Malcantone
Parks & Nature
This hike runs almost exclusively along the ridge close to the Swiss-Italian border. A unique feature is the view from the summit of Monte Lema right at the start: To the one side, Lake Lugano sparkles far below and to the other side Lake Maggiore, both picturesquely embedded in the mountains of southern Ticino.
49 locals recommend
Monte Lema SA
Via Monte LemaThis hike runs almost exclusively along the ridge close to the Swiss-Italian border. A unique feature is the view from the summit of Monte Lema right at the start: To the one side, Lake Lugano sparkles far below and to the other side Lake Maggiore, both picturesquely embedded in the mountains of southern Ticino.
Sightseeing
There is always something happening in Lugano Region, from outdoor adventures to sporting and cultural events, festivals and top-class food and wine.
214 locals recommend
Lugano
There is always something happening in Lugano Region, from outdoor adventures to sporting and cultural events, festivals and top-class food and wine.
Morcote is the most beautiful village of Switzerland - 2016. The picturesque village on the shores of lake Lugano prevailed over 12 contestants to win the title of “Most beautiful village of Switzerland 2016”, an annual competition organized by the magazines Schweizer Illustrierten, il caffé and L’illustré,
With its characteristic small alleys, the arcades of old patrician homes, valuable architectural monuments and its natural beauty, Morcote is considered “the Pearl of Ceresio”. Of particular architectural interest, is the church of Santa Maria del Sasso, the terraced cemetery and the Tower of the Captain.
59 locals recommend
Morcote
Morcote is the most beautiful village of Switzerland - 2016. The picturesque village on the shores of lake Lugano prevailed over 12 contestants to win the title of “Most beautiful village of Switzerland 2016”, an annual competition organized by the magazines Schweizer Illustrierten, il caffé and L’illustré,
With its characteristic small alleys, the arcades of old patrician homes, valuable architectural monuments and its natural beauty, Morcote is considered “the Pearl of Ceresio”. Of particular architectural interest, is the church of Santa Maria del Sasso, the terraced cemetery and the Tower of the Captain.
Arts & Culture
LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura is a new cultural centre dedicated to the visual arts, music and the performing arts, which promises to become one of Switzerland’s most important cultural institutions, with the aim of promoting a wide range of art and establishing Lugano as a cultural crossroads between northern and southern Europe.
107 locals recommend
LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
6 Piazza Bernardino LuiniLAC Lugano Arte e Cultura is a new cultural centre dedicated to the visual arts, music and the performing arts, which promises to become one of Switzerland’s most important cultural institutions, with the aim of promoting a wide range of art and establishing Lugano as a cultural crossroads between northern and southern Europe.
Shopping
The way of Shopping.
OPENING HOURS
7 days a week from 11.00 am till 07.00 pm
Christmas eve from 11.00 am till 05.00 pm
New Year’s eve from 11.00 am till 05.00 pm
DAYS CLOSED
01 January
Easter Sunday
01 August (Switzerland’s National Day)
25 and 26 December
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Mendrisio, Fox Town station
The way of Shopping.
OPENING HOURS
7 days a week from 11.00 am till 07.00 pm
Christmas eve from 11.00 am till 05.00 pm
New Year’s eve from 11.00 am till 05.00 pm
DAYS CLOSED
01 January
Easter Sunday
01 August (Switzerland’s National Day)
25 and 26 December