During a walk in the historic district, it is worth it to find the Church of Santa Maria degli Angelo. Outwardly, it is not particularly luxurious. This small church built from gray stone, was erected in the 16th century. Its main value is hidden inside. Visitors of the church can see the beautiful fresco of the artist Bernardino Luini, who was one of the best students of Leonardo da Vinci. He created his …
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Near the park of miniatures, you will find Carona Swimming Pool. This is an amazing place where you can get the same experience. A relaxed atmosphere, views of the picturesque mountains, the opportunity to sunbathe and swim in the pool - that's what awaits visitors to the pool. The water center houses several pools, including a children's one. After you get a great experience here, you can do the same in the nearby …
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Among the great variety of jewelry stores, Orion stands out. It offers customers a huge selection of luxury jewelry and watches from the best Swiss brands. This shop will be of interest to budget buyers too. Here you can pick a chic Wanger watch for only 200 francs, and ladies will surely appreciate high-quality local jewelry at affordable prices. There is also suitable jewelry for fans of gold and diamonds. Such …
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3. It is rather convenient to cruise the city by bicycle. Also the cycling tours through piedmont areas are popular among tourists. The best two-wheel transport rental centers are considered to be SFR Railway Station Lugano and Balmelli Sport.
4. Tourists are strongly recommended to go shopping backed with national currency. Currency exchange is available in one of the local banks or in the private …
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Those thirsty for adrenaline will have a chance to have a good time flying in a balloon, more so that such leisure will easily satisfy aesthetic needs too. Apart from that, to raise the extreme hormone to the desired level, one must try an air tour - climb into the helicopter's passenger seat and enjoy the flight over Lugano. Since the city is surrounded by majestic mountains, peak conquering tours are also popular …
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The beginning of July in Lugano is marked by another festival that would interest music fans. This is Lugano Estival Jazz taking place in the main city square - Piazza della Riforma. The main venue is next to the City Hall (Municipio di Lugano). It is worth noting that this is the main musical event not only in Lugano but in the entire canton of Ticino, and evidence of this is famous jazz and blues musicians who join …
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Switzerland - moving around the country
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Despite the sweeping dimensions of Switzerland, air transport here is well-developed. There are international and domestic airports. Flights to mountain regions are especially popular. The largest airport in the country is in Zurich. That’s the main airhub for Swiss company. Since 2011, a new international terminal has opened here. Today, it serves about 25 million passengers a year. All European airlines, as well as American and Canadian, fly to Zurich. In recent years, such flights have appeared in the schedule of airlines of the Middle East and some Asian countries. The next, but not least is the airport in Geneva. Most of the flights are aimed at interregional movement. Most of the flights in Basel Airport are flying to Germany and France.
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Overview of festivals and celebrations in Switzerland
A lot of amazing holidays are held at ski resorts. In Grindelwald, the World Snow Festival takes place every January. During the holiday, artists and sculptors masterfully create works of art of snow. In St. Moritz, you can visit the exhibition of antique sports cars. Fans of these races can go to Formula 1; one of the stages is set on the tracks in Campioni. It's worth to visit the international film festival in Locarno; it is one of the most prestigious in the world. Every year, the outstanding representatives of the world of cinematography come to the city.
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