Lugano is a charming Swiss town located just a few kilometers from the Italian border. Lugano is the southernmost city of Switzerland and the ninth most populous in the country. Lake Lugano, on whose shores the city is located, is located south of the Alps, between two other famous lakes - Maggiore and Como.
The warm climate, the opportunities for a variety of outdoor activities, the impressive architecture of the historic buildings, the many museums and the constant flow of visitors have earned Lugano the nickname "Switzerland's Monte Carlo".
As well as being one of the most popular tourist destinations in Switzerland, Lugano is also one of the country's most important financial centers – in third place after Zurich and Geneva.
Lugano is surrounded by mountain ranges with a total area of 300 km. In addition to the breathtaking landscape, here you can enjoy exotic palm vegetation, picturesque boulevards, ancient churches, charming villas and public buildings, museums. The old alleys and winding streets are filled with shops, boutiques or neat family hotels and houses. With its many Italian palaces and its spacious three pedestrian streets, Lugano is truly one of the most captivating towns in the Tincino region.