Lugano is a lakeside town in the Italian part of Switzerland. For vacationers, the lakeside offers several recreational areas for swimming and water sports, including windsurfing, paragliding, sailing, and water skiing.

Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and golf are also popular. For shopping enthusiasts, the local boutiques offer products from renowned Italian fashion houses.

Lugano Attractions
The town’s main attractions include the Palazzo Civico, which often hosts open-air concerts, the Villa Malpensata, the Church of Santa Maria degli Angioli, and the Church of San Rocco.

The Cantonal Museum of Art is located in the heart of Lugano. It plays an important role in the cultural life of the Tessin family, housing a collection of masterpieces by Italian Swiss artists of the 19th and 20th centuries. In the neighboring town of Melide, there’s the children’s park “Switzerland in Miniature.” Here, on several hectares, you can see all the landmarks of Switzerland at a scale of 1:25.

A visit to the Alprose Chocolate Museum is a delight for both adults and children.

Park Ciani, near the town center, is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful parks in Switzerland. It features a large collection of subtropical flora, exotic plants, roses, palms, azaleas, and Mediterranean vegetation.