Sightseeing in Lugano - what to see. Complete travel guide
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Lugano is the city of unique spirit and of rich cultural heritage. There are ancient squares and grand castles, various museums and art galleries among its sights. One of the most popular …
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During the warm season the main entertainment for city visitors is beach recreation as the lake shore has several well equipped places. Tourists are provided with various water …
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1. The main transportation means of the city is a bus. Tickets should be bought in advance in specialized POS terminals, set in the bus stops. The prudent tourists should better buy a day …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Lugano and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Lugano
♥ Shopping area ' Via Nassa' Lugano, 1.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Via Pessina' Lugano, 1.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Via Nassa' Lugano, 1.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Via Pessina' Lugano, 1.3 km from the center. On the map
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Survived castles around Lugano
♥ Castle 'Cuasso al Monte Castle' Cuasso al Monte, 10.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Pontegana Castle' , 18 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Frascarolo Castle' Induno Olona, 19.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Velate Tower' Varese, 22.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Varese Castle' Varese, 22.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Cuasso al Monte Castle' Cuasso al Monte, 10.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Pontegana Castle' , 18 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Frascarolo Castle' Induno Olona, 19.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Velate Tower' Varese, 22.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Varese Castle' Varese, 22.8 km from the center. On the map
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National and city parks around Lugano
♥ World Heritage Site 'Monte San Giorgio' , 9.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale della Val Grande' , 40.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch' , 87.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Monte San Giorgio' , 9.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale della Val Grande' , 40.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch' , 87.6 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Lugano from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Crespi d Adda
From the series “16 Most Fascinating Objects of Unesco in Italy”![](../../extreme/img/w300/crespi-d-adda_1.jpg)
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Distance from Lugano center - 62.9 km.
Nowadays the old village attracts people who like architecture. There was saving a family palace of Crespi in neogothic style. Other beautiful buildings are the Crespi d'Adda church, workers’ houses. Nothing has changed for about a hundred years. If you want to become engrossed in the past, walk in this old village. Now it is quite hard to imagine that earlier this area was one of the most technically equipped in Europe. There was a modern lighting system and even a good-working aqueduct. …
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Basilica di San Lorenzo
From the series “Monuments of Byzantium: the most famous buildings”![](../../extreme/img/w300/basilica-di-san-lorenzo_1.jpg)
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Distance from Lugano center - 62.5 km.
Several symbolic monuments are installed next to the basilica. A series of antique columns is the most unusual element of the surrounding area. They are preserved fragments of ancient Roman buildings. These columns were part of the baths in the 3rd century AD. The Basilica of St Lawrence has lost almost half of its values and original design elements for more than a thousand years of existence. A beautiful fresco has been preserved on the wall behind the main altar. Visitors can also see an ancient sculpture of Padre Pio. Its age is more than a thousand years. The painting under the dome was made already in the Middle Ages. But it continues to be considered a true work of art. …
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Duomo di Milano
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Distance from Lugano center - 62.1 km.
The cathedral is so great that it can accommodate up to 40 000 people. About 3 400 beautiful statues decorate a hall. The main symbol and the gem is the golden statue of Madonna, the patron saint of Milan. Paintings on walls and a ceiling of the cathedral require special attention. Some of them were created by the outstanding artist, Simone da Orsenigo. The roof of the cathedral has the great viewing platform that offers a spectacular view of the historic streets of Milan. …
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Preferred to Open 9 New Hotels in 2022
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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