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Monte Generoso

by elgin99

The mountain with the best view of the canton Ticino. One reaches the point comfortably after a 40-minute journey with the rack railway. She starts in Capolago (274 m.ü. M.) and leads by untouched nature. On the point a modern infrastructure offers catering possibilities in the restaurant as well as overnight stay possibilities for individuals and for groups. From the "Vetta" (1 ' 704 m.ü. M.) which one reaches at 10 minutes on foot from the railway station one enjoys a miraculous look at the lake area, the lombardische plain up to the Apennines as well as on the Alpine chain. The look reaches from the Finsteraarhorn to the Matterhorn and from the Jungfrau up to Monte Rosa. (One view in Travelogue.)

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lugano one of the Swiss holiday places

by hanspeter_W.

Lugano, the largest town in the holiday region of Ticino, is not only Switzerland's third most important financial centre and a conference, banking and business centre, but also a town of parks and flowers, villas and sacred buildings. With Mediterranean flair, Lugano offers all the advantages of a world-class city, combined with the cachet of a small town. Detail

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A must is a visit to a grotto

by bianchis

A Grotto the typical Tessiner Grotto is a rustikaler building and is usually at a remote, shady place with a cool cellar where the famous vino is stored and a area under the trees or a terrace, with stone tables and banks.Typical dishes: Salami and mortadella from the "butcher", Minestrone, tripe, Risotto, mariniert fish, Vitello, cold and warm roast with salad and roasted potatoes, Polenta with roasts (brasato), rabbit stew, (cazzoela), mushrooms, cheese and fresh cheese, Zabaglione (eggnog), bread cakes, peaches soaked in wine. Merlot, the house wine or the Barbera with Gazzosa (lemonade) taste best from the Boccalino or the Tazzino.

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Monte Tamaro

by loisl

a great mountain expirience, for hiking, mountain biking or just for a short trip to enjoy the great view from the top.If you are interested in culture and architecture you find a jewel here to.The church Santa Maria degli Angeli designed by the world famous architect Mario Botta, a wonder of contemporary architecture, with the paintings of Enzo Cucchi.

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Water Sports

by loisl

Specially during the hot summer months it is very refreshing to enjoy the cool water of the many mountain rivers.But carefull:Water levels can change very quickly due to weather reason or water power dams upriver!!!Obey the warning signs!

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Lugano, S. Maria degli Angioli

by elgin99

Originally the church belonged to a monastery of Minorites. She rescues the most famous Renaissance wall picture of Switzerland. The monastery was founded 1490, church later. The fresco painting of the passion and crucifixion of Christ is a masterpiece of Bernardino Luini.Very impressive church!

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Lugano, Cruise on lake

by elgin99

A boat tour on Lugano Lake is worthful to do. Around the beautiful plants and high mountains. Do it only as a tour or as the start for a trip to Monte Generoso, like we did. There are a lot of possibilities for cruises over the lake. During the day or specials on evening, sometimes with firework.Websites are in many languages, please, look there.

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Sonogno, baking oven

by elgin99

Nicht nur das großartige Panorama, auch der malerische Ortskern zieht im Sommer zahlreiche Touristen nach Sonogno. Die grauen Granithäuser mit Holzbalkonen und prächtigem Blumenschmuck sind sehr reizvoll.Ein altes steinernes Backhaus, das noch benutzt wird, findet sich unweit der Kirche.

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Sonogno, village

by elgin99

Das Dorf ist der letzte und einer der reizvollsten Orte des Verzasca-Tales. Umgeben von den eindrucksvollen Gipfeln des Monte Zucchero (2736 m), der Corona di Redorta (2804 m) sowie dem Pizzo Barone (2864 m) liegt Sonogno auf einem Felssporn zwischen den beiden Quellflüssen der Verzasca. Die Anfang des 15. Jh. erstmalig urkundlich erwähnte Gemeinde hat heute noch etwa 100 Einwohner. Kultur und Brauchtum der Talbewohner, Woll- und Leinenweberei, profane und religiöse Volkskunst sind im Heimatmuseum Museo di Val Versazca (Mai–Okt. tgl. 11.30–16.30 Uhr) eindrucksvoll präsentiert. In den ansprechenden Boutiquen des Dorfes findet man Schnitzereien sowie naturgefärbte Wolle und Textilien der Region.

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Lavertezzo Bridge

by elgin99

Die größte Sehenswürdigkeit von Lavertezzo ist jedoch die etwas weiter flussaufwärts gelegene Ponte dei Salti, fälschlicherweise auch Ponte Romano genannt. Die zweibogige Natursteinbrücke, deren Mittelpfeiler auf einem mächtigen Gneisfelsen im Bett der Verzasca ruht, stammt nicht aus römischer Zeit, sondern aus dem Mittelalter. 1906 wurde sie vom Hochwasser zerstört und wieder aufgebaut. Nur eine niedrige Steinbrüstung begrenzt die Brücke, von der man einen grandiosen Blick in das wilde Bett der Verzasca mit ihren bizarren Felsskulpturen bis hinüber zur Silhouette der Kirche hat.Im Sommer zieht es Mengen von Ausflüglern an diese idyllische Stelle, was zu erheblichen Verkehrs- und Parkproblemen führen kann.Baden ist hier sehr beliebt, und gefährlich. Auch Mutproben - das Springen von der Brücke in die Tiefe und das eiskalte Wasser. Wie dies ausschaut? Beängstigend! In einem Album der...

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Villa Sassa Hotel & Residence  Lugano

 4 Reviews and 83 Opinions  We enjoyed Villa Sassa, but the WI-FI costs 198 CH weekly. It is a rip-off, but we needed it for... 

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Hotel Esplanade  Locarno

 1 Review and 55 Opinions  Nice 4 Star Hotel. Nice big and high ceiling rooms. Friendly staff. Good breakfast buffet. Nice... 

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Hotel Internazionale  Bellinzona

 1 Review and 32 Opinions  When we reached the railway station of Bellinzona. We started our tour of the city from here. On the... 

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Q:  Hi! I'll be in Ticino in June for 4 days (full days) but I need some help cause I still couldn't figure out if I should to stay... 

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A: I will suggest staying in Lugano. It's far much nicer than Locarno, more animated I should start from ther around the lake to Locarno.Belinzzona area is also beautiful. 

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