Why do Streets of Ticino takes you back in time?

Ticino is a region where we get to know about Italian Switzerland cultures and its most beautiful towns such as:

 

Lugano, Ascona, Morcote.
Lugano: is an Italian-speaking city in the Ticino region in southern Switzerland.
Surrounded by several mountains with panoramic views, we find Lugano; The old town closed to traffic, the many Lombard-style buildings, exclusive museums, the mountains, the lake, and a calendar full of shows invite you to visit and enjoy the dolcefarniente. Thanks to the mild climate. Lugano represents the footprint of the Italian. The financial capital of the canton of Ticino gives off an Italian aroma from all its pores.

 


It is a mix of Swiss-Mediterranean cultures is closely related to that of Italy’s northern Lombardy region. This mix is reflected in its architecture and cuisine. The city stands on the northern shore of glacial Lake Lugano, surrounded by mountains. Its main square, Piazza Della Riforma, is ringed with pastel-colored, neoclassical palazzi.

 


Visiting its lake, its historic center, the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, the Chiesa de San Rocco, and the Siani Park are really amazing.

Ascona: Is a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.

 

The former fishing village and later spa town lie on the north shore of Lake Maggiore. Neighboring municipalities are Locarno, Losone, Ronco Sopra Ascona, Brissago, and Centovalli. Ascona is the lowest village in Switzerland, as the village center is located directly on the lake.

 


Ascona has a picturesque lakeside promenade dating back to the 13th century.
The town is a popular tourist destination and holds yearly the Ascona Jazz Festival.

From the palms to the glaciers. The Lake Maggiore area, and its surrounding valleys, will amaze you with its variety. A mild climate, exotic flora, and panoramic summits: where else can you find such delights?

 

Ascona is the pearl of Ticino Switzerland on the Lake Maggiore.
Today it is an exclusive tourist destination, a lakeside paradise; its extraordinary history is filled with art and culture.

 

As soon as you catch a glimpse of the Ascona lakefront, the fishing landscape and the colorful lakeside houses, which imbue the scenery with a Mediterranean character, will impress you. It is the ideal location for relaxation, taking walks, and enjoying the lake's splendid sunset.

 


It is a popular tourist destination because of its Mediterranean architecture and cozy locality under palm trees on the lake promenade. In the beautiful month of June, we took a small hotel and visited a beautiful place in the south of Switzerland.

 

Morcote: and finally, we end the day with a beautiful sunset in one of the most romantic towns in Ticino full of restaurants, boats, lakeside gardens
Morcote is claimed to be the most beautiful village in Switzerland. With its unique location at the southern bend of Lake Lugano, surely, Morcote is at a perfect location. However, besides this, It has all the best characteristics of this Swiss-Italian village.

 

Here are the best things to do boating, walking around the old streets of markets watching the sunset and relaxing in complete peace on the benches of Lakeside gardens, which marks an impression on traveler coming to Morcote really the most beautiful village in Switzerland.

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