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Address: (City Park), Lugano, CH
This magnificent city park is a natural haven located in the heart of the city along Lake Lugano. It is the site of the convention center, Palazzo dei Congressi, the Villa Ciani art museum, and the Casino. More than a thousand varieties of roses, magnolias, camellias, rhododendrons, and azaleas along with unique...
Category: Museums - Lugano Attractions & Activities
Address: Fondazione Thyssen-Bornemisza, Castagnola 6976
This impressive private art collection, which consists of more than 150 contemporary American and European masters, is housed in a 16th century mansion. The works encompass all the important movements from the era and include such artists as Winslow Homer, Giorgio de Chiruco, Edward Hopper, Jackson Pollock, and Andrew...
Category: Lugano Attractions & Activities
Address: via Borghetto, 2, Lugano 6900
Three intricately decorated Renaissance doorways highlight the façade of this Romanesque cathedral. The baroque interior is lined with period frescoes and features a baptismal font that dates back to 1470. The Rodari brothers crafted the early 16th century tabernacle, which is situated at the end of the aisle.
Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angioli
Category: Lugano Attractions & Activities
Address: Piazza Luini, (Saint Mary of the Angels Church), Lugano, CH
Saint Mary of the Angels, a former convent church, was occupied by the Franciscan order of nuns until the mid-19th century. Three impressive frescoes by the Lombard painter, Bernardino Luini, have been likened to the work of Leonardo da Vinci. The powerful images depict the Madonna with the Infant Jesus, the Last...
Category: Museums - Lugano Attractions & Activities
Address: The Herman Hess Museum, Lugano 6900
This intriguing museum, devoted to the works of writer and painter Hermann Hesse, is housed within the walls of the Tower in Casa Camuzzi, which is part of the Camuzzi House Complex in Montagnola where Hesse once resided. The collections feature examples of poetry and paintings. A biographical documentary is presented...
Category: Lugano Attractions & Activities
Address: Lugano, CH
This mountaintop is accessible by foot, bike, or car. Enjoy the views of the bay and the Alps from the terrace. Hike the art trail that features sculptures placed along the path at periodic intervals.
Category: Lugano Attractions & Activities
Address: Lugano, CH
Enjoy spectacular views of the lakes, the Lombardy Plain, the Alps and other regional mountain ranges from this beautiful peak. A restaurant, café and hiking trails are located at the top.
Category: Lugano Attractions & Activities
Address: Lugano, CH 6900
Monte San Salvatore is one of the three mountain peaks that overlook the city. A relief map of the region, natural trails, and hiking paths are situated at the top. Spectacular views of Lugano, the lake, and the Bernese and Valais Alps can be seen from the beautiful peak.
Category: Museums - Lugano Attractions & Activities
Address: Piazza Manzoni, 7, Cantonal Art Museum, Lugano 6900
Painting, sculpture, and photography by such notables as Klee, Hodler, Renoir, Degas, and Turner are part of the museum's permanent collection. Displays of modern works by local and regional artists are also exhibited in this 17th century neo-baroque church. The Swiss Photography Foundation is headquartered here and...
Museo Cantonale di Storia Naturale
Category: Museums - Lugano Attractions & Activities
Address: Viale Canttaneo 4, In the Parco Civico, Lugano 6900
This Cantonal Museum of Natural History was founded in the mid-19th century. Its collections focus on the geological, mineralogical, zoological and botanical specimens native to the region.
