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Colors of Ticino - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

Verzasca Ticino has amazing cultural traditions; natives gladly explain them to foreign visitors. The most anticipated and well-known national holiday is Festa d'autunno; it is held in early October in Lugano and usually lasts for three days. The festival is a unique mix of gastronomic, cultural, sports and educational activities; there is a special entertainment program for young guests too.
Guide to Ticino sightseeing - things to see and to visit
The special charm of Ticino province is due to its unique nature; quiet valleys, lush southern gardens, lakes and quiet towns don’t know the rush of big cities. Ticino is often called … Open
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.
Ticino is well known to travelers who are fond of art and painting; it is even called ‘the land of artists.’ These places have always attracted painters with their picturesque nature. Many contemporary artists and architects have also found creative inspiration in local landscapes. During the year, there are many interesting cultural events and festivals dedicated to contemporary art and cinema. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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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 … Open
These events are arranged by numerous local museums and cultural centers. The most ambitious cultural holiday is MoMA exhibition; each time it is devoted to the particular artist or the certain epoch.
Music has a special place in the local culture. Music festivals of Ticino would be interesting for both jazz fans and those who prefer the classics. An important event is Locarno International Film Festival. The festival features films in the open air. It starts in early August and welcomes guests from all over the world. An acquaintance with cultural traditions of Ticino would be a nice addition to vacations and will allow appreciating the beauty of this amazing region.
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Unique landmarks in Ticino and around

Verzasca Dam

From the series “Thrilling Points for Bungee Jumping”
Check on the map:   Distance from Ticino center - 15.5 km.
For the Bungee jumpers the dam was converted in Switzerland Verzasca dam. Guests of the unusual attraction can jump from the height of 220 meters. The history of the emergence of the popular attraction on the embankment of the Verzasca river is very interesting. While filming the film 'Agent 007', the director Martin Campbell has selected this dam for shooting on one of the episodes. … Read further

Borromeo Palace

From the series “The Most Wonderful Castles and Palaces”
Check on the map:   Distance from Ticino center - 52.8 km.
On the Italian island of Isola-Bella is the beautiful Palace Borromeo, whose design is uniquely beautiful and impressive. The beautiful baroque palace, built in the 16th century, is located on the almost entire territory of the tiny island and forms a unified complex with the incredibly beautiful park zone. The palace was ordered by King Charles III. Who gave the chic building on the tiny uninhabited island of his wife Izabelle. … Read further

Traditions and festivals in cities around Ticino

Locarno
Locarno is a distinctive Swiss town known to many travelers thanks to the annual film festival taking place here. Today, it is one of the most significant in the world. For the first time, the film competition was held in Locarno back in 1946. The main prize for which ... Open »
Lugano
The quiet city of Lugano attracts international travelers due to its superb events and festivals. Numerous interesting and unforgettable events which literally transform the city beyond recognition take place in Lugano annually. For more than 20 years Lugaon hosts the ... Open »
Varese
The unusual location has also shaped the character of people who live in this area. The name Varese is of the Celtic origin – in the Celtic language “var” means water. Different nations passed the area of the modern city during its long history, bringing their ... Open »
Saas-Fee
Participants in the Rip Curl FreeRide competition gather in the village in December. The event brings together famous athletes from all over the world. Therefore, there are also more tourists than usual in Saas-Fee these days. Also, the International Ice and Snow ... Open »
Sankt Moritz
St. Moritz is a resort town with a rich and inspiring cultural life. Almost every week the town holds various engaging sport events and bright fests. The town of St. Moritz has become an established place for holding of popular sport competitions and gastronomy events. ... Open »
Interlaken
In the middle of June, Tellweg 5 hosts William Tell Open-Air Theatre Festival. Perhaps, this is the most interesting event in terms of authenticity and heritage. Visitors can see interesting reconstructed scenes of everyday life of common people. The festival is ... Open »
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