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44 brands for more than 170 cars displayed in the heart of lugano shopping. Autonassa is the open-air motor show organised by Gruppo Luganese (Lugano Group) of UPSA (Swiss Motor Trade Association) and by the Via Nassa Association, in collaboration with the City of Lugano. In the wake of what is presented at the Geneva Motor Show, the aesthetic and, above all, technological evolution of the car models displayed can also be appreciated at each edition of Autonassa, as proof of a continuously and rapidly evolving industry and its ability to meet the different, complex requirements of each customer.
Ticino is the number one holiday destination in Switzerland and unique in its diversity: gorgeous lakes embedded in Mediterranean vegetation, beautiful chestnut forests, crystal-clear mountain lakes and a very special climate. We would like to introduce you a matching and very representative villa that combines southern charm with modern infrastructure. Located in Bellinzona - the capital of Ticino – the property offers living in grand style in a city with a wide range of cultural activities.
The southern canton of Switzerland manages to conquer everyone with its charm and intrigue thanks to its unique and original lifestyle. The main features of Ticino are its mild climate (with over 2,160 hours of sunshine a year), the Mediterranean flair thanks to the proximity of this region to Italy, the palm trees that characterize the long lake of Locarno, the particularly pleasant valleys, the artistic and architectural beauty of churches in typical Romanesque style and the picturesque streets that end in pretty and lively squares.
This exclusive apartment house with only 4 apartments is under construction and located in Aldesago on Monte Brè. From here you can enjoy a wonderful view of Lugano’s Gulf and city. The completion of the residence is planned for the summer 2019. If you decide quickly, you can have the interiors designed according to your wishes.
A new trend makes headlines around the world: Collectors creating extravagant homes for their art collection. Take Polish billionaire and collector Grazyna Kulczyk: In remote Susch, mountain location in Switzerland, Mrs. Kulczyk bought a medieval monastery and, by enlarging it through excavation of 9’000 tons of rock underneath the existing buildings, transformed it into “Muzeum Susch”, a unique exhibition and museum space thus making story around the world. The opening was on 2nd January 2019.
Local real estate professionals Ueli Schnorf, Iradj Alexander-David and Massimiliano Kapeen of Wetag Consulting joined an accomplished group of real estate leaders from around the world at the Luxury Portfolio Agent SUMMIT on February 18 – 20, 2019 at the Wynn Las Vegas. The invitation-only event was open exclusively to sales associates who specialize in the high-end market and whose firms are affiliated with Luxury Portfolio International®,the luxury division of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®.
Between the summer sun and winter sports, these Swiss resorts show off their multi-coloured beauty, says Zoe Dare Hall. Swiss resorts, like all Alpine destinations, are increasingly talked about these days in terms of their dual-season appeal. It's part of the push to get visitors and property buyers to see them as a summer destination as much as a place that's about hurtling down snowy slopes in winter. But the real star of the show is autumn. The vast, multi-colored land-scapes - and lack of crowds - make this the most Instagrammable of seasons, yet it's still something of a secret. Think deep, glassy blue lakes and flame colored trees, hazy sunlight that bathes the valley floor and white-capped mountains beyond hills of brilliant the green.
Aldesago is north-east located between the Monte Bre and above the city of Lugano. It is connected with a nice road, just 9 km from the city and also with nice hiking trails from Lugano-Cassarate or Lugano-Gandria. From Aldesago you can enjoy a wonderful and romantic lake, city and mountains views. Would you prefer a modern design house? This new modern design house, just completely renewed, is characterized by the open and bright living spaces.
Massagno is a beautiful residential district located up hill on the north west side of Lugano. This neighborhood is enriched by a lot of nature, elegant villas along private roads, ease and privacy as well as views of the city and Lake Lugano. On walking distance, you can find all shopping facilities and you can easily reach the city center. Enter with your car in the wide garage, which can fit up to 10 cars and take the direct access to the villa. The main entrance hall, finely finished with venetian style floor and large windows, welcome you in style.
With just a few days to go before the start of Locarno71 some Festival venues will be lit up earlier, with an eagerly awaited double advance screening on Monday 30 and Tuesday 31 July. The lights for this year’s first screenings will be switched on in Piazza Grande, at the GranRex and – as early as Friday 27 July – in the spaces of the #LocarnoExperience.
This little big open air festival presents a series of blues music concerts featuring both national and international bands in the most suggestive squares of Vallemaggia. Thanks to the original concept, which married quality music and stunning locations, this 'itinerant' festival has found itself a secure place among the most important music events in the region.
The elegance and luxury of this property can hardly be topped. One enters the villa and feels like being in a small Relais & Chateau hotel in Italy or in the South of France. Floor-to-ceiling, rounded sash windows allow lots of light to enter the high-ceiling rooms and offer views of Locarno, Ascona and Lake Maggiore. Various, fantastically beautiful sitting areas, some of them covered, invite for eating lunch in the cool shade and dinner under the stars.
9 days of pop-rock music in one of the most spectacular squares of Europe: Piazza Grande in Locarno. The well-known Moon and Stars Festival will take place in this unique setting, where international stars of the music industry perform in front of thousands spectators. The great concerts, the flawless organization and the magic of the location make of Moon and Stars a top event.
40th edition. Many international Jazz and “World Music” musicians will be on stage in Piazza della Riforma for numerous free concerts. In recent years, Miles Davis, Ray Charles and Noa have enchanted the Estival public.
A heady cocktail mixing jazz, in all its various flavours , combining blues, pop, soul, rock and world music, for a unique event in Europe. The spectacular comprises a series of free open air concerts, offering the thousands of fans filling squares of Lugano and Mendrisio the chance to admire the performances of hugely renowned international artists.
From 28.06.2018 to 01.08.2018 - A wide ranging programme, almost completely free of charge that really suits all tastes. For a month of great outdoor entertainment enjoy the street artists, concerts, perfomances and family events. The beating heart of the Lugano summer is once again the LongLake Festival. Over 250 events and outstanding guests will enliven the city, its squares, streets and parks each and every day for almost a month.
Ascona is always worth the trip, but during the 10-day jazz festival it’s almosta must! Here one of the major world events dedicated to jazz and New Orleans Beat takes place - and JazzAscona proposes an enthusiastic New Orleans experience with over 180 concerts, jam sessions and events, the best musical productions from the delta city and a culinary taste of Louisiana specialities. The Mississippi on the shores of Lake Maggiore!
The featured home "Spacious villa with swimming pool & big land in a wonderful location" in Carona, Switzerland offers 4 floors, in Lugano-Carona (9 km to the center of Lugano) with a beautiful plot of 5'000 m² that guarantees complete privacy. The living area, with its kitchen and wide windows, offers a wonderful lake view. The property comprises 4 bedrooms with their own bathroom and a splendid attic. Marvellous fitness area with sauna, outdoor swimming pool and 4 parking places. Just few steps from the old town you arrive to this wonderful villa where luxury, privacy and wide spaces are harmoniously mixed together.
Many of the atmospheric grottos lining the shore of Lake Lugano can only be reached on foot or by water. In recent years, an evening boat tour of the grotto has become popular. After enjoying a typical repast of brasato or polenta by candlelight in a restaurant of their choice, passengers go back on the boat’s return trip two hours later.
The weekly markets held in the lakeside villages on the Italian shore of Lake Maggiore are easily accessible by boat from either Locarno or Ascona: in Luino on Wednesdays, in Verbania-Intra on Saturdays and in Cannobio on Sundays. Particularly the market in Lunio has drawn, for years, hordes of tourists and bargain hunters from as far away as the northern region of the Alps, Bavaria and Austria. In addition to making great purchases and discovering these charming villages, visitors can further enhance their trip by taking a relaxing cruise on Lake Maggiore, described by Stendhal as "one of the most beautiful places in the world."
