Lugano is the most significant city of Canton, and the third banking center Switzerland, which is just eighty kilometers from Milan. Located a city in the southeastern part, on the shore of LaGo Di Lugano.
Since the time of the stone century, the shores of Lugano began to settle people, but the first mention of the area is referred to 724. It is surprising that, despite such a long-term thousand-year history, today, entire seventeen monuments are included in the list of the historic heritage of the country of Switzerland.
The proximity of the city to Italy significantly affected the culture and the life of the local population, not to mention the fact that almost the whole city speaks in Italian. The city is very beautiful, the Mediterranean climate is dominated here, which is a characteristic feature of the countries of Southern Europe. I like the abundance of green plantings in the city, because here you always make the eyes of cypress and palm alleys, rhododendrons and camellia. Especially the trees of mimosa are pleased with the trees, they are so fragrant in the spring that they don't even want to move away from the tree, so as not to lose this amazing flavor.
I especially like the park where you can see Switzerland in miniature. This park really likes children, because it is shown absolutely everything, right up to mini trains and green shrubs.
The place is really very bright and picturesque, and everything is located in the territory of several hectares. Here are the most famous buildings of the country, such as Schilon Castle, Cathedral of Lausanne, Zurich Airport, Railway, Funicilers and Others. Total collected about 120 layouts.
Sweet tooths will be able to evaluate the chocolate museum, called Alprose, near the city. This is the only world museum of local delicacy. The most beautiful fleet of Switzerland, located on the shore of the lake, Park Ciani. There is just a huge collection of exotic plants of subtropical flora.
Here is the city museum and a luxurious Villa Ciani mansion, in which the museum itself is located. The famous Palace of Palazzo Chiviko is located in the old part of the city. As well as the San Lorenzo Cathedral and St. Mary's Church with the famous fresco of the Passion of Christ.
As for the ski resorts, nearby, on Mount Breno there is a wonderful center, the risk season in which starts from December to March. For Switzerland, this is a rather short time.
Mount Monte-Generalozo is very popular, from here opens completely amazing panoramic views of the lake and the city. Moreover, the southern and western slopes belong to Switzerland, and the northern and oriental belong to Italy. Mountain itself is located between the lakes of Como and Lugano.
Tourists attract numerous exhibitions of the city, the collection of local museums. Collection of the Aligi Sassu & Helenita Olivares Foundation, as well as the Hermann Hesse Museum.
But the Lake itself, I also consider the true landmark, because it is a very picturesque reservoir. It is also considered one of the largest high-altitude lakes of the country. You can safely ride a boat on the lake, or order a cruise.