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More to see in Ticino

Culinary traditions of Ticino are represented by delicious minestrone soup, polenta and risotto. Connoisseurs are well aware that those are typical Venetian dishes; Italy had a big impact on culinary traditions of the region. However, all the Italian dishes have a unique Swiss flavor, so it would be interesting to taste them. There are many recipes for cooking vegetable minestrone soup, and each chef finds his recipe to be the best. In addition to the required components, such as potatoes, beans, rice and tomatoes, a cook can add leeks, carrots, cauliflower, peas and any other vegetables; homemade pasta completes the whole composition. If the Italians flavor this dish with parmesan, than in Ticino the most important ingredient is sbrinz cheese; it is the highlight of the Swiss, which makes the taste of the dish special. Classical polenta is the most common side dish; it is usually served with meat dishes. Risotto deserves special attention too; it is also cooked in a very special way. Fans of Italian cooking would find in local restaurants classic risotto bianco and risotto with various vegetables and seafood, but that’s impossible to call them typical national dishes. The typical representative of the national cuisine is saffron risotto; the taste of the dish is truly unique. In order to understand the culture and traditions of the local cuisine, you shouldn’t limit yourself with restaurants only. It’s necessary to look at one of the local food markets. … Read further

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Ticino sightseeing

Excellent places for hiking and camping would be found at foothill regions. They feature alpine pastures, wooded hills and lakes, so you just won’t find more quiet and secluded places to stay. Fans of fishing will be interested to visit the surroundings of Lugano with its cozy fishing villages. Locals are happy to provide tourists all the necessary equipment for fishing; there are plenty of fish places here. … Open

Cultural excursion through Ticino - things to see

Travelers who want to get acquainted with the way of life of indigenous peoples are recommended to take a stroll around the neighborhood of the capital. There are several charming fishing villages that have managed to retain their unique charm. A major tourist center is the city of Locarno that is a permanent venue for major cultural events. Locarno is famous for its natural attractions, but there are still some … Open

Attractions and active leisure

Many beautiful parks are located in the capital; suburbs of Lugano also attract fans of hiking. Locarno can boast a very interesting natural reserve, Falconeria, inhabited by owls. Every day informative shows are arranged there. You would hear many interesting things about native species of these places. There is a great water park in Locarno, Lido; it is an ideal place for families with children. While young … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

There are many recipes for cooking vegetable minestrone soup, and each chef finds his recipe to be the best. In addition to the required components, such as potatoes, beans, rice and tomatoes, a cook can add leeks, carrots, cauliflower, peas and any other vegetables; homemade pasta completes the whole composition. If the Italians flavor this dish with parmesan, than in Ticino the most important ingredient is sbrinz … Open

Traditions and mentality of Ticino

The festival always includes young wine tasting, cooking classes and art exhibitions. Many leisure activities are held in the open air and are absolutely free; anyone can visit great concerts and watch performances of folk bands. Those fond of gastronomic events are recommended to visit the central part of the city during the festival, as restaurants located there offer their customers a special holiday menu. … Open

Travel guide to Ticino

In the warm period, one of the main entertainments in Ticino is hiking tours, during which you can visit a lot of picturesque villages and see unique nature attractions. In the very beautiful district, there is the village of Ponte Brolla. There is the beautiful gorge near it. When walking here, you can see the junction of Melezza and Maja rivers. The village of Forollo has its own unusual symbols. There is the … Open

Moving around in Switzerland - transportation

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. … Open

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. … Open