Lugano. View across the Frontier Territories of Italy and Switzerland

The beautiful city of Lugano lies on the border of southern Switzerland and Italy. The city is situated on the splendid Lake Lugano, surrounded by the peaks of Monte San Salvatore and Monte Bre. This Italian-speaking region has many popular ski resorts of Switzerland.

This is a very popular tourist destination. Beautiful natural surroundings offer the visitors endless range of attractions. Classic beach recreation, windsurfing, paragliding and boat trips of the lake can be alternated with mountain hiking, and horse- and bike rides. Golf fields and tennis courts are as well at your disposal at all times.

The city offers its guests beautiful seaside promenades and interesting sightseeing. Among the major tourist attractions of Lugano are the Saint Lawrence Cathedral, the Saint Mary of the Angels Church, the beautiful Villa Ciani in Parco civico and the local Art Museum. Views of the nighttime Lugano are known worldwide for being exceptionally charming.