The most visited cultural site of Lugano is Art Museum named Städtisches Kunstmuseum. It is located on the territory of the marvelous country villa Malpensata. In the middle of the 19th century the villa was owned by a wealthy patrician who in a later date conveyed the stunning house to the museum. Today the museum presents a rich collection of the paintings of local artists of the 19th – 20th centuries. Another …
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The popular beach Lido di Lugano is located in the center of the city with three swimming pools and several cozy cafés set nearby. There is also a boats and yachts’ renting center. The Mount Brè will be a perfect place for hiking tours as its hillside is rather smooth that is why the mountain climbing will not require any special skills. During climbing the tourists will get a perfect chance to explore the …
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The upscale restaurant des Artistes is the same worth attention of the city guests. Its festive decoration of the hall turns the restaurant into a perfect place for hosting banquets. The menu offers inimitable dishes of original cuisine and the chefs of the restaurant are constantly offering the guests ever new delicacies and specialities. Apart from excellent menu the des Artistes restaurant offers a rich wine list …
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Apart from the concerts the festival program also includes exciting lectures and competitions as well as exhibitions dedicated to music. The city is transformed to the huge stage for several days. The festival engages popular musicians and amateur bands. As it was mentioned above the festival is of great popularity not only among music fans but among usual tourists as well. The history of the festival is rather …
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One of the favorite places for walks for locals and guests of Lugano is the Civico Park. It is located in a historic area, surrounded by picturesque old streets and symbolic monuments. For many years, in this park concerts are held in the open air in the warm season. They have become a good tradition for the city. The park got its name in honor of the palace of the same name located on its territory, which is one …
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Together with little tourists, it is also interesting to visit Zoo Al Maglio where they have the opportunity to see a variety of animals - goats, wild boars, turtles, pheasants, bears, lions, snow leopards, monkeys, ducks, guinea pigs. The zoo is quite small, but despite this, it is very popular among tourists, not least because it is very spacious here due to the abundance of greenery and shaded areas. Many …
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Moving around in Switzerland - transportation
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Despite the fact that there is no access to the sea, water transport here has become widespread. This is due to a large number of lakes. In order to get from one shore of the lake to another, ferry services are usually used. If you just want to admire the picturesque landscapes and lake surface, you can buy a ticket for sightseeing boats. They ply along the lakes in the largest cities of the country. Cash desks are located just at the coast. You can also ride a bike in the city. There are bicycle lanes, and the two-wheeled transport can be rented in any town. In Zurich and Geneva, bicycle rental is free of charge. In such a manner, cities take care of the environment and every person an opportunity to move fast without overloading public transport and polluting the city with cars.
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Economy roadmap of Switzerland
The foreign trade brings a huge profit to the country. The largest percentage of exports are manufactured goods, medicines, and food. The main trading partners of the country are the USA, Europe, China, and Japan. Switzerland is the seventh country in the world in per capita income. Some of the most prosperous people in Europe live there. The per capita income in 2014 was about 89 thousand dollars. The national income of Switzerland in 2014 was about 734 billion dollars. In recent years, aging of the population is increasing, which causes some imbalance in the retirement sphere. The gold reserves of Switzerland are simply amazing. Each hotel owns at least a hundred ounces of the pure gold.
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