Lavertezzo Bridge a spot for deep lovers

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There are several places in Switzerland, especially in the canton of Ticino which are known for the lush greenery, natural scenery and serenity. Another addition to that list is the Village of Lavertezzo which has all the qualities to impress the occasional visitor. The quiet, peace and magnificence of the village attract locals, individuals, tourists and families.

Let us talk a little about the geography of the place. The area is roughly sixty square miles and the majority, about forty percent, is unproductive land and another two percent is covered by the water bodies. The uneven terrain and wild vegetation are one of the reasons for such a huge amount of unproductive land. About nearly half of the area is covered by forests which blend in with the rest of the natural landscape to make Lavertezzo what it is.

As for the population, it is just over twelve hundred people of mixed origins; the majority being locals but some foreigners also. Their own native language is known by a few handfuls of people. Italian, German and French are the languages spoken by the people of Lavertezzo with Italian being the dominating tongue.

There are tourist attractions in the place. The village of Lavertezzo hosts a church called Madonna Degli Angeli, which dates back to the 1700s. But the most popular tourist destination is the bridge that was built in the 1600s. It is known as the Lavertezzo Bridge and is still used by the locals.

The bridge is also called the Roman bridge and was widely used by the population as it helped them getting across to the other side of the river Verzasca. Standing on this bridge, you have a good opportunity to take a photograph and save it as a memoir of this enchanting bridge and village.

Hiking Camedo to Intragna let the train climb for you

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Everyone enjoys sports and other activities not just because they are good for health but also because it is a source of enjoyment for them. Hiking is another such activity which many people have a passion for while others want to do it just for fun. Hiking, which involves walking and treading long distances, is a wonderful experience especially if the location is in a wonderland like Ticino, Switzerland.

Walking through a beautiful and not-so-difficult region is exciting, cool and refreshing. Some tourists opt for going alone on this hiking trip while others join groups to hike from Camedo to Intragna. The terrain is not the most difficult but the length is what makes it a challenge but people can choose to travel by train through the beautiful scenery.

The way from Camedo to Intragna is enchanting and magical spans approximately twelve kilometers. It is recommended that the trip is planned in between the months of April and October, in order to exploit the full potential of your journey.

The hiking route starts from Camedo Centrovallina and moves towards the quiet village of Borgnone. From Borgnone village, it meanders through the woods to end up at Mill’s Park or Parco de Mulini. This park reflects the history of the region with many ancient structures and monuments. Next comes the village of Verdasio which is recognized as home to some unique architecture. The buildings here are worth noticing and interest many people. Further onwards, through a up-and-down route you go through Slogna, Case Cavalli and Costa.

Then you go to Pila which hosts some really old houses and then towards Intragna, where you can visit the Bell tower and take a crack at climbing it too. The Ethnographic Museum of Centovillani and Pedemonteis also situated here. You can access the train to end your journey from the different entry points along the splendid route.

Get inspired from the house of an author, Hermann Hesse Museum

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The name of Herman Hesse is not subject to any formal introduction because of the fame and popularity of this author in the world. He, a German author, has been well known throughout the world because of his eloquent writing in his own native language. This is the reason why Hermann Hesse gained popularity in his own country first and his global fame came later.

The author has written many different novels such as Siddartha and the glass bead game. These books and many others were the reason he became so renowned. And it is because of his literary career that there is a museum in honor of this tremendous personality by the name of Hermann Hesse Museum located in Montagnola, Switzerland. The museum is home to some of the finest work that has been put forward, there for tourist and locals to see.

Over 200 million copies have been published so far and his work has been translated in more than fifty languages. The Herman Hesse Museum situated in Montagnola is unique and the only one to be seen in Switzerland. The inauguration of this historic museum was on 2nd July, 1997 on the 120th birthday of the writer.

There is a video room in the museum, which projects a documentary in French, Italian and Germanalong with a vast variety of books that have been presented for everyone to study and ponder. One cannot miss the extravagant landscape of the golden hill when moving within the museum.

This relatively small museum, situated in the Carmuzzi Tower, which is an integral part of history, is a wonderful place to visit for any tourist, reader, learner and traveler. You cannot get to know this author better anywhere else.

Get best view of Canton Ticino from Monte Generoso

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The stunning canton of Ticino is situated at the border areas of Switzerland and Italy. The area is dominated by Italian speaking Swiss folk thus the official language of this region is exclusively Italian.

Geographically, the canton of Ticino lies in the extreme south of the country itself. In this beautiful landscape is the Monte Generoso, a massy topographic structure which adds majesty to this place. Monte Genereso is splendidly located between two lakes Como and Lugano. The mountain is partially present in Italian and Swiss territory. The northern parts are located in Italy while the southern and western parts are in Switzerland.

A view from far away highlights the sheer excellence of this mountain as it reaches for the skies. A person wonders how beautiful the scene would be from the top of the mountain and rightly so. The summit is accessible to visitors and they can opt for either hiking or going up by the railway route. The height of the Monte Generoso is just a little over a kilometer.

If you want to go sight-seeing then you will enjoy every bit of this place. The scene from Monte Generoso is bound to take your breath away as it shows God’s perfect work on this planet. You see the lake Como and Lugano and also the lakes Varese and Maggiore, to the north you see famous Alps Mountains. If lucky and the weather supports, you might be able to the take a peek at the Apennine mountains in the background.

The different geographical features visible from that height blend so nicely together that you will be left awe-struck by witnessing the tremendous balance of nature. Inspiration flows from the view and Edward Lear, an artist and painter, had painted this scene back in the 19th century which is now placed in the Ashmolean Museum.

Funicolare San Salvatore – To the top of Monte San Salvatore

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Funicolare San Salvatore – Reach the clouds in 10 minutes.

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Monte Salvatore is another mountain which carries significance in region of Lugano and the canton of Ticino. The mountain is magnificently placed by nature between the borderline regions of Switzerland and Italy. Its height is about 900 meters above sea-level and provides a dynamic view of the adjacent areas and landscape.

The mountain is a major tourist attraction and visited by many during the year. People cherish the scenes that are visible from the top of the mountain and enjoy every minute that they spend there. People take photographs, panoramas and make video from the summit to keep as memoirs of the amazing moments and beauty that they see.

It is a place which can be visited by old, young and people who are physically challenged. The Funicular helps visitors to easily gain access to the top of the mountain solving the issue of climbing so that men of all ages can enjoy the serenity of Monte San Salvatore. If you want to experience spirituality and relaxation then you Monte San Salvatore will not disappoint.

You can see as far as the eye can see, but even though words cannot fully express what you experience at the summit the majestic view from the topic does need a mention here. From the top you see the free-flowing lake Ceresio (Lugano), the Alps Mountains and the plain of Lombardy.

The Monte San Salvatore welcomes its guests; you can find restaurants with great food, open parks to relax or play. The most famous restaurant is the RistoranteVetta which has the best terrace and environment if compared to others. You can eat food and drink while watching the outstanding features of the view from there.

This is definitely a place to make tour, it is an inspiring experience.

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Rock and Roll your August with Blues-to-Bop Festival

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Lugano is one of the most culturally and traditionally sound cities of Switzerland. The city is part of an Ticino, an Italian canton, which borders Italy. The people of Lugano are used for a lot of the festival and music throughout the year. Their shows, cultural festivals and ceremonies are held in perfect compliance with the rituals and values of their culture. The city and its vibrant people come together in August to celebrate and enjoy the auspicious occasion of the Blue-to-Bop Festival.
The Blues-to-Bop festival, as you can make out from the name, is a festival dedicated to music and melody. The festivals are a unique and a magnetic display of various talents and the absorbing mix of gospel, Jazz and other music genres in this one city. The musicians perform in high spirits every night for three days at different locations in Lugano; thus allowing free and enticing music to enter each soul.
The people get to enjoy this music played with a variety of artists and that too at no cost. What better place to enjoy so many genres of music than the Lugano city. The festival then moves towards the lake Ceresio where it goes into full burst with some of the most exhilarating performances which take our experiences from extreme thrill to sentimentalism.
The concerts are a remarkable spectacle of brilliance. The festival ends with a real tear-dropping and emotional performance at the Lugano Cathedral on a Sunday. The audience enjoys this serene, emotional and soul-touching music and in a perfect setting, that is the Cathedral. Finally, the last performance is held in the beautiful area of the Morcote in the evening.
The Blues-to-Bop festival is surely a place that welcomes all tourists to come and enjoy music while spending their time in the attractive destination of Lugano, Switzerland.

Enjoy the blue water Lido di Lugano

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If you are planning your next vacation, then Lugano (city in Southern Switzerland) is the place to go which borders with Italy. This city is on the Lake Lugano, it is in between the beautiful mountains of Lugano Prealps. It’s awesome summers and because it has fascinated a lot of entertainers, celebrities and the successful athletes it got its nickname as “Monte Carlo of the Switzerland”. In Lugano you can find so many places, which can entertain you for e.g. Lake Lugano, Parco Civico, and etc.
Another very famous name is Lido di Lugano,it is an extremely popular spot not only within the locals of Lugano; but it has maintained its charm and appeal intact over the years. It is basically a swimming resort built in 1928 which contains the following:
1 Olympic Swimming pool
1 middle swimming pool
1 Pool for dip with trampoline
1 Pool for children with water plays
1 beach volley place
1 Football place
Self-service restaurant
Beach Bar Chiringuito
It is a heaven for swimming lovers; even the disabled people can enjoy the waters because of mobile elevators by the side of the pools. People from around the globe visit this beautiful resort and it has now become a well known tourist spot amongst the places of Lugano. An interesting thing about this resort is that since 1992 the Lido has shown films in summer, “Cinema al Lago”, a festival of great films which has become quite popular.Thanks to the management despite of receiving huge masses of tourists, it still is clean, safe and attractive.
People have who have visited this place couldn’t keep themselves by appreciating the well being of this place, they were quite impressed by hygiene conditions and safe and secure environment, they also mentioned about the services provided (guards, helpers, waiters). A visit to this place is highly recommended.

Enjoy your personal siesta with the locals

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There is a famous quotation “When in Rome, do as the Romans do”. Ever thought of chilling with the locals and natives of the city where you are vacationing? This is the time when you can actually think about this and enjoy the weather and naps with the locals.
Switzerland is the place where everybody wants to go for vacation. The place is filled with massive tourist attractions and the weather is no less attractive. Among the most famous places to stay in Switzerland while on vacations are the small cantons. A canton is a small division of any country. This division is no less populated and developed than a state but can be smaller in surface area. Now, if you are planning to have fun and take naps like the locals and natives of Switzerland do, you need to find a place to stay in the Canton Ticino. This canton is absolutely stunning and gives you the energy and feel of being loved and welcomed by the natives.
There is so much greenery and lusciousness in this canton. If you want to take a stroll in the garden, you will find people strolling near you and you will enjoy listening to what they have to say about this country. If you ever feel tired while roaming the streets, you can just enjoy your personal siesta on a bench nearby and people are going to provide you with snacks and fruits when you wake up. You are definitely going to enjoy living here and vacationing and having those personal naps around a place so full of life and energy and friendliness.
If you are one of those people who like to keep on a move you can check out the lakes near the canton and stroll above the bridges. When you stand on any bridge in this canton, you are going to see colorful fishes and vegetation around the water bodies. Walking and shopping all day is something that will make you feel tired. On feeling tired, all you have to do is find the nearest bench and enjoy your personal siesta. If the benches are full with love birds, no problem! Find the nearest park and enjoy the nap in the fresh air and greenery. Even their locals do the same. You won’t find it odd or awkward because you are always going to be welcomed with mush hospitality and warmth. Enjoy vacationing and siestas like never before!

Deep Romance In Lake Lugano

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Switzerland is a country that is considered to be one of the most beautiful places on earth. Its natural and geographic beauty surpasses that of many of the other locations and the attraction of these places is thoroughly exciting. Out of the many wonderful types of scenery there is the Lake Lugano in Switzerland.
This lake is known for its serene environment and peaceful atmosphere which is capable enough to leave an essence of romance in the air. The Lake Lugano is famous for its peculiar relationship with romanticism and also carries with it the weight of history.
The first mention of this lake dates back to 590 AD when it was quoted by Gregory tours as the ‘Lake Ceresio’. The Ceresio is a Latin word which means ‘cherry’. He used this word for his description of the lake because of the large amount of cherry trees that are found near the lake. There is also a mention of this body of water by the name of ‘Lake Luanasco’ in 804 AD.
The geographical location of this lake is also interesting and adds more reasons to visit this lake. Lake Lugano is situated in between two other lakes; namely the Lake Como and Maggiore and although these lakes are much larger than Lugano, it does not make them any better.
The Lugano Lake is actually a part of both Italy and Switzerland with more of its waters in Switzerland. It is an amazing experience because you can literally look at another country from this point!
The geography of the lake provides space for many sports. People who tour this wonderful place often resort to horse-riding, hiking, trekking, sailing and sometimes golfing. All in all everyone who visits does not the any chance of boredom for this Lake is a place of serenity, meditation and a whole lot of fun.

Check out the beautiful panoramic views of Lago Maggiore

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If there is a lake on this earth that makes you dreamy and makes you want to stop time right at that moment, it is the Lake Logo Maggiore. This lake is an absolute stunner and gives a panoramic view. This lake is located in the south of Switzerland. The lake is the largest water body of Italy and has proven to be an amazing tourist location. When you stand near the water of this lake, you get to see the water flowing in an absolute stunning sequence. This water is as clear as anything and has a lot of sea animals residing inside. The best thing about this lake is that it does not freeze due to mild temperatures in summer as well as winters.

The lake has been recorded to have a surface area of 213 kilometers square. The lake is absolute piece of beauty for those who tend to find reflection of beauty and gorgeousness in the nature. There are many guest houses and hotels made near this lake. A lot of tourists and people on vacation come and live near this lake because they want to have an experience of the panoramic views of this lake. Pink and yellow flowers grow nearby this lake and the water from this lake is given to vegetation for growth. If you get the chance to stand near the shores of this lake, you will get to view the entire sky and the buildings as a perfect illusion in the lake. If you look far off to the edges of the lake then you will get to know exactly what panoramic effect in reality is.

Whatever natural landscape is nearby this lake, the effects can be seen within the water. If you want to have a look at the actual beauty presented in water, you need to reach the lake before the sunset and witness the panoramic effect as the sun goes down and hides in the water. This lake showcases every natural element and portrays everything that is happening here and there all around the lake. What can be better than the views of Lake Maggiore? Check out this beautiful site whenever you are on vacation in Italy. This site is definitely the one you need to have in your list of visiting at least once in your entire lifetime. Take the pictures of this panoramic view but no camera can do it justice!