Guidebook for Breganzona
Parks & Nature
Beautiful serene park by the lake of Lugano.
While strolling through the park, pause and sit on one of the red benches and admire the scenic view of Monte Bré, Monte San Salvatore and Campione d'italia. Parco ciani is an all rounder, even at night, you can witness a spectacular view of Lugano city; with lights reflecting off the lake, you can't help but be awe-struck with the panoramic view.
In the park, you would come across "Villa Ciani" which is a beautiful peach colored building. Parco Ciani is also home to Canton Library and Lugano Convention Centre. This place can be a getaway or a get together for many tourists and locals. With swirling paths, lots of green space and children recreational activities, this park is for people of all ages.
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Parco Ciani
4 Piazza IndipendenzaBeautiful serene park by the lake of Lugano.
While strolling through the park, pause and sit on one of the red benches and admire the scenic view of Monte Bré, Monte San Salvatore and Campione d'italia. Parco ciani is an all rounder, even at night, you can witness a spectacular view of Lugano city; with lights reflecting off the lake, you can't help but be awe-struck with the panoramic view.
In the park, you would come across "Villa Ciani" which is a beautiful peach colored building. Parco Ciani is also home to Canton Library and Lugano Convention Centre. This place can be a getaway or a get together for many tourists and locals. With swirling paths, lots of green space and children recreational activities, this park is for people of all ages.
From the peak of the San Giorgio, at 1,000 m elevation in southern Ticino, you can enjoy a view overlooking the lake and the mountains that offer unforgettable glimpses of the region. However, the San Giorgio especially prides itself in its accession to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites thanks to its fossils. These are exhibited at the Museum in Meride, designed by Ticino architect Mario Botta. In a couple of hours' walk you can reach the summit from Meride while, on the way down, you can choose the western route on one of the most interesting segments, the Geo-paleontological path.
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Monte San Giorgio
From the peak of the San Giorgio, at 1,000 m elevation in southern Ticino, you can enjoy a view overlooking the lake and the mountains that offer unforgettable glimpses of the region. However, the San Giorgio especially prides itself in its accession to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites thanks to its fossils. These are exhibited at the Museum in Meride, designed by Ticino architect Mario Botta. In a couple of hours' walk you can reach the summit from Meride while, on the way down, you can choose the western route on one of the most interesting segments, the Geo-paleontological path.
A journey of just a few minutes from the centre of Lugano takes you to the unspoiled natural environment of Monte Brè where you can discover breathtaking landscapes, hikes or mountain bike treks, areas of natural interest, artistic and cultural locations, traditional villages, culinary delights, and more.
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Monte Brè
A journey of just a few minutes from the centre of Lugano takes you to the unspoiled natural environment of Monte Brè where you can discover breathtaking landscapes, hikes or mountain bike treks, areas of natural interest, artistic and cultural locations, traditional villages, culinary delights, and more.
From the top of Mount San Salvatore, the views are especially impressive and magnificent, extending 360 degrees.
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Monte San Salvatore station
From the top of Mount San Salvatore, the views are especially impressive and magnificent, extending 360 degrees.
The botanical garden of San Grato offers unique natural characteristics, but also an exceptional panoramic view on the immediate surroundings and on the peaks of the alpine chain. Visiting the park you’ve got the sensation of entering an enchanted world, where colors and odors of azaleas, camellia and rhododendrons make you feel unforgettable emotions.
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San Grato park
Via San GratoThe botanical garden of San Grato offers unique natural characteristics, but also an exceptional panoramic view on the immediate surroundings and on the peaks of the alpine chain. Visiting the park you’ve got the sensation of entering an enchanted world, where colors and odors of azaleas, camellia and rhododendrons make you feel unforgettable emotions.
Shopping
There are all kinds of shops and department stores in which you can find almost anything
Shops are generally open from 8:00 or 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (some with a one or two hour interval, others are open all day); Saturdays shops close at 6:30 o’clock. Supermarkets and department stores are open all day and on Thursdays they are open until 9:00 p.m.
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Via Nassa
Via NassaThere are all kinds of shops and department stores in which you can find almost anything
Shops are generally open from 8:00 or 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (some with a one or two hour interval, others are open all day); Saturdays shops close at 6:30 o’clock. Supermarkets and department stores are open all day and on Thursdays they are open until 9:00 p.m.
Opening hours
7 days a week
from 11.00 am till 07.00 pm
Days closed
01 January
Easter Sunday
01 August (Switzerland’s National Day)
25 and 26 December
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Fox Town Factory Stores
18 Via Angelo MaspoliOpening hours
7 days a week
from 11.00 am till 07.00 pm
Days closed
01 January
Easter Sunday
01 August (Switzerland’s National Day)
25 and 26 December
More than 50 stores catering for all tastes and needs, Centro Lugano Sud has something for everyone.
At Centro Lugano Sud you can find furniture (IKEA), electronics (Media Markt), groceries (Coop), perfumes (Yves Roches and Free Shop), clothes and accessories (H&M, Zara, Guess, Intimissimi, C&A, Desigual, Ochsner Sport, Original Marines and a further generous selection. The centre also offers its clients a bouquet of services such as a pharmacy, newsagent’s, a travel agency, a beauty salon, ATM machines, photo booths and many more. Centro Lugano Sud offers a unique shopping experience to be cherished alone and shared between friends.
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Centro Lugano Sud
More than 50 stores catering for all tastes and needs, Centro Lugano Sud has something for everyone.
At Centro Lugano Sud you can find furniture (IKEA), electronics (Media Markt), groceries (Coop), perfumes (Yves Roches and Free Shop), clothes and accessories (H&M, Zara, Guess, Intimissimi, C&A, Desigual, Ochsner Sport, Original Marines and a further generous selection. The centre also offers its clients a bouquet of services such as a pharmacy, newsagent’s, a travel agency, a beauty salon, ATM machines, photo booths and many more. Centro Lugano Sud offers a unique shopping experience to be cherished alone and shared between friends.
Arts & Culture
Lugano’s new cultural centre, LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura was created with the aim of adding value to the cultural and artistic life of the city and the region. It is endowed with a concert and theatre hall and a museum, the first in the region designed for this purpose and not just derived from other spaces.
The structure is composed of theatres museums, restaurants, music and music halls.
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LAC Lugano List og Menning Miðstöð
6 Piazza Bernardino LuiniLugano’s new cultural centre, LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura was created with the aim of adding value to the cultural and artistic life of the city and the region. It is endowed with a concert and theatre hall and a museum, the first in the region designed for this purpose and not just derived from other spaces.
The structure is composed of theatres museums, restaurants, music and music halls.
Essentials
Coop Supermercato Lugano Breganzona
26 Via VergiòMonday 8:30AM–6:30PM
Tuesday 8:30AM–6:30PM
Wednesday8:30AM–6:30PM
Thursday8:30AM–9PM
Friday 8:30AM–6:30PM
Saturday8AM–5PM
Sunday Closed
MANOR Vezia
34 Via S. Gottardo Monday 8:30AM–6:30PM
Tuesday 8:30AM–6:30PM
Wednesday8:30AM–6:30PM
Thursday8:30AM–9PM
Friday 8:30AM–6:30PM
Saturday8AM–5PM
Sunday Closed
Food Scene
Tea Room Monica
5 Via Avvocato B. LeoniRistorante-Pizzeria Golosone
86 Via BessoRestaurant & pizzeria, close to the listing!
Entertainment & Activities
Family attraction founded in 1959 & featuring miniaturised versions of the country's landmarks.
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Swissminiatur
13 Via CantonaleFamily attraction founded in 1959 & featuring miniaturised versions of the country's landmarks.
Sightseeing
Campione d'Italia is an Italian comune (municipality) of the Province of Como in the Lombardy region, and an Italian exclave within the Swiss canton of Ticino, separated from the rest of Italy by mountains. Campione is located on the opposite side of the city of Lugano, it provides beautiful views and scenery of Lake Lugano, mountains and surroundings!
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Campione d'Italia
Campione d'Italia is an Italian comune (municipality) of the Province of Como in the Lombardy region, and an Italian exclave within the Swiss canton of Ticino, separated from the rest of Italy by mountains. Campione is located on the opposite side of the city of Lugano, it provides beautiful views and scenery of Lake Lugano, mountains and surroundings!
Riforma Square or Piazza Riforma is the main square of the city of Lugano. During the summer, different events take place there. Its name derives from the constitutional reform of 1839.
The principal building in the square is the Town Hall built between 1840 and 1844 in the neo-classical style.
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Piazza Riforma
Piazza RiformaRiforma Square or Piazza Riforma is the main square of the city of Lugano. During the summer, different events take place there. Its name derives from the constitutional reform of 1839.
The principal building in the square is the Town Hall built between 1840 and 1844 in the neo-classical style.
Gandria is an unspoiled, picturesque lakeside village at the foot of Monte Brè.
Perched on the steep mountainside it is a community of narrow streets, inaccessible to cars, with a delightful surprise round every corner. Many tourists and locals enjoy the boat trip from Lugano and the walk back to Castagnola on the Olive Path along the lake shore. At Castagnola there’s the possibility of visiting the Museum of Cultures or simply proceeding on foot to Lugano.
The town’s centre that is closed to traffic is an oasis of peace with its picturesque tiny streets and stairs that offer glimpses of great views and gorgeous landscapes. At the centre of the town there is the 16th century church of San Vigilio with its outstanding baroque interior and the high late-medieval belfry.
On the lake opposite Gandria, one finds the Museum of Swiss Customs that is located in a locality known as “Cantine di Gandria” that may be reached by boat. Along the trail from Cantine di Gandria to Caprino there are several grotti, an ideal place to take shelter from the heat and to have the opportunity of getting a taste of the typical Ticinese cuisine.
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Gandria
Strada di GandriaGandria is an unspoiled, picturesque lakeside village at the foot of Monte Brè.
Perched on the steep mountainside it is a community of narrow streets, inaccessible to cars, with a delightful surprise round every corner. Many tourists and locals enjoy the boat trip from Lugano and the walk back to Castagnola on the Olive Path along the lake shore. At Castagnola there’s the possibility of visiting the Museum of Cultures or simply proceeding on foot to Lugano.
The town’s centre that is closed to traffic is an oasis of peace with its picturesque tiny streets and stairs that offer glimpses of great views and gorgeous landscapes. At the centre of the town there is the 16th century church of San Vigilio with its outstanding baroque interior and the high late-medieval belfry.
On the lake opposite Gandria, one finds the Museum of Swiss Customs that is located in a locality known as “Cantine di Gandria” that may be reached by boat. Along the trail from Cantine di Gandria to Caprino there are several grotti, an ideal place to take shelter from the heat and to have the opportunity of getting a taste of the typical Ticinese cuisine.
With its characteristic small alleys, the arcades of old patrician homes, valuable architectural monuments and its natural beauty, Morcote is considered “the Pearl of Ceresio”. Of particular architectural interest, is the church of Santa Maria del Sasso, the terraced cemetery and the Tower of the Captain.
For those who love the nature and peace of these places, the beautiful Scherrer gardens, full of exquisite subtropical flora on the lakefront, is the perfect setting. Morcote has all the characteristics for tourists to feel welcome as guests and offers various excursions and other relaxing opportunities. The riverlake where Morcote is situated is surrounded by typical houses with porches and "loggias": among them you will see the Paleari House, an elegant residence of lords constucted in 1483 and transformed in 1661. The decoration with the beautiful "stucco" was made by the artist Abbondio Paleari (1661). Between the houses you can see the Tower of Capitano (XIV century), while on the upper part of the main entrance you'll find some fresco paintings and a gothic "bifora".
The steps lead you to a beautiful complex made of the Church of S. Maria del Sasso, the cimitery and the Chappel of S. Antonio of Padova. Along the rise you'll cross the Chappel of S. Antonio, and the fountain dedicated to the Fossati family.
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Morcote
With its characteristic small alleys, the arcades of old patrician homes, valuable architectural monuments and its natural beauty, Morcote is considered “the Pearl of Ceresio”. Of particular architectural interest, is the church of Santa Maria del Sasso, the terraced cemetery and the Tower of the Captain.
For those who love the nature and peace of these places, the beautiful Scherrer gardens, full of exquisite subtropical flora on the lakefront, is the perfect setting. Morcote has all the characteristics for tourists to feel welcome as guests and offers various excursions and other relaxing opportunities. The riverlake where Morcote is situated is surrounded by typical houses with porches and "loggias": among them you will see the Paleari House, an elegant residence of lords constucted in 1483 and transformed in 1661. The decoration with the beautiful "stucco" was made by the artist Abbondio Paleari (1661). Between the houses you can see the Tower of Capitano (XIV century), while on the upper part of the main entrance you'll find some fresco paintings and a gothic "bifora".
The steps lead you to a beautiful complex made of the Church of S. Maria del Sasso, the cimitery and the Chappel of S. Antonio of Padova. Along the rise you'll cross the Chappel of S. Antonio, and the fountain dedicated to the Fossati family.