With its medieval atmosphere, the capital of Ticino, Bellinzona, is the most evocative town in the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland. Castelgrande is the most impressive of its three famous UNESCO castles, soaring above the beauty of the historic town center. Witness to centuries of history written by Romans, Lombards, Milanese and Swiss, the castle reveals […]
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A guided tour to discover the history, culture and traditions of Bellinzona and the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland in general. We begin with Castelgrande and then concentrate on the historic center, as described in the tour “Castelgrande and Historic Town Center.” After visiting the iconic places, we’ll sneak into the little squares to immerse ourselves
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Enjoy a guided walk through the streets of the picturesque old city. With its bars and outdoor restaurants, Piazza Reforma symbolizes that touch of “dolce vita” that the city gives to Switzerland. The beauty of Lake Lugano and the surrounding mountains naturally frame the largest city in Ticino. The new LAC cultural center, the Church
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One of the most beautiful in Switzerland, the city park is traversed to get into the part of town which arose after the war, the result of frenetic development by the banking sector. Interesting examples of architecture from the 1980s and 1990s testify to the tradition of Ticino architects who, from the Middle Ages until
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A pleasant walk to discover the major points of scenic and cultural interest, concluding with a boat trip on the bay of Lake Lugano to view the city and villas that once belonged to the European aristocracy. The best combination to view Lugano from two different yet equally important perspectives. FOR MORE INFORMATION: E-Mail: info@guidesi.ch
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Through the centuries, Carona, located on the hills above Lake Lugano, has attracted many artistic, literary, musical, and cultural personalities. The tour winds through the village, an architectural jewel of narrow streets, little squares, splendid churches, and beautiful patrician houses of the Carona artists, including Casa Pantrovà, built by Lisa Tetzner and Kurt Kläber. Continuing
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A guided tour of the bustling Locarno, home of the famous International Film Festival and Moon & Stars Open-Air Music Festival. Walking along the lake, through its magnificent Piazza Grande and the picturesque narrow streets, discover the beauty of a city bathed in a Mediterranean climate, appreciated since ancient times and chosen by the Romans
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A pleasant walk from the northern part of the historic old town to the southern part, this guided tour rediscovers the history of Mendrisio and its village: Roman remains such as the ruins of mosaic floors from villas that have unfortunately disappeared, monasteries and churches that had great importance during the Middle Ages, and sumptuous
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The tour starts at the castle of Mesocco, dating back to the High Middle Age. The main fortress in Canton Grigioni and one of the largest fortified complexes in Switzerland, the castle was expanded to an impregnable fortress, and today imposes itself on the narrow valley. We continue with a visit to the Romanesque Church
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In May 2015, on a hillside a few minutes outside Bellinzona, the Tibetan-style suspension bridge was opened — Switzerland’s longest at 270 meters (885 feet). This marvel of engineering joins two territories on either side of a deep and steep gorge, allowing a beautiful walk through vineyards, chestnut forests and characteristic pastures with spectacular views.
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