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The Palazzo Mantegazza is considered the best address in town due to its immediate vicinity to Lugano center and ideal location right opposite the beautiful lake promenade. A large and bright reception hall, a wellness area with fitness and swimming pool, the 24h security service, the in-house restaurant and so many other amenities can pamper even the most demanding owner.
Another great resource of the Canton Ticino are the suggestive alpine lakes, surrounded by unspoiled nature, between grassy pastures and centuries-old woods. I have often organized trips to discover these little gems nestled in the mountains.
Spread over four floors with 255 m² of living space, connected by an elevator. This apartment welcomes you with colourful and exclusive interior design, a bright living room and an outdoor swimming pool. Enjoy the magnificent lake view from every floor and numerous terraces.
This property for sale will give you high standard of living comfort with its Provencal style. The magnificent villa has a spacious living room with hight ceilings and arched windows as well as a wonderful stylish fireplace. The beautiful large kitchen offers plenty of space for the whole family.
15th March - 30st August 2020 - MASI Lugano at LAC, Lugano. Museo d’arte della Svizzera italiana has the extraordinary opportunity of hosting a selection of masterpieces belonging to one of the most prestigious collection of the world: the Emil Bührle Collection. Comprising works of the highest quality, the collection includes paintings by some of the leading artists of the 19th and 20th century, particularly from the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist movements. Among the artists exhibited: Monet, Degas, Renoir, Cézanne, Manet, Gauguin and Van Gogh. The MASI public will be able to admire the collection crated by Emil Bührle before it reaches its final destination at the newly extended Kunsthaus Zürich.
The Locarno Camellia exhibition is the most important event of its kind in Europe and is outperformed only by the initiatives promoted in Japan, home country to this exquisite flower. A scientific exhibition, with over 200 types of this flower, splendidly arranged by experienced gardeners and highlighting this plant, an enrichment to the botanical patrimony, present in the private and public gardens of the Locarno region.
Veronica Gautschi is a Ticino stylist and with her creations, combining elegance, originality and functionality, she quickly reached the markets all over the world. She has attracted the interest of that large slice of travelers who like to move around with useful accessories, but without giving up the class.
Anyone who knows me knows that one of my passions is gastronomy in addition to travel. I love spending hours on the web to discover restaurants for new culinary experiences. During my travels I love immersing myself completely in the local kitchen of the place, testing new dishes that I share on my Instagram profile.
This elegant villa welcomes you with a lovely driveway, a terraced garden and an outdoor pool. Enter and admire the beautiful lobby and the original marble staircase. From the large living room with fireplace, the view of Lake Lugano and of the Ticino hills is enchanting.
The MASI, in collaboration with the Foundation for the Exhibition of Photography, presents an exhibition dedicated to the famous American photographer William Wegman. Wegman, who occupies a special position in contemporary art, has developed his photographic language on the relationship with his Weimaraner dogs, combining a documentary look with a careful scenography and a subtle sense of humor.
This beautiful 4.5-room apartment is located on the ground floor of the graceful Residence "Villa Cipressi" with a swimming pool for resident’s use only and well-kept communal gardens, directly neighboring the lake. The interiors are bright and modern, completely renovated in 2018 and set on 157 m².
For over 70 years the Settimane Musical di Ascona, one of the most important classical music festivals in Switzerland, present a program that alternates between major symphonic concerts, chamber music and solo recitals. All of the world’s most famous performers have appeared in Ascona at least once, and many have returned many times.
The hot summer brings us to a colorful autumn, events and festivals are an opportunity to discover the soul of Ticino and to meet interesting people and get closer to the culture of a place, all while having fun and enjoying the pleasures of the place. The Canton Ticino offers this and much more, if you love events and festivals, then you are spoilt for choice, there is something for everyone.
A beautiful zen garden with four residences welcomes you. There is a fantastic and unspoiled lake view, of the hills and surrounding nature. For those who like to live on the top floor, they can enjoy summer evenings under the starry sky from the rooftop terraces.
South Korean actor SONG Kang-ho, winner of the Excellence Award 2019, will be appearing at the Spazio Cinema on Tuesday 13 August at 1.30 pm to take part in a panel conversation with the Locarno72 audience. He will be joined by South Korean director BONG Joon-ho, who picked up the Golden Palm at Cannes this year for his film Gisaengchung (Parasite). Moderating the discussion will be Executive Director of ARTE France Cinema and former Artistic Director of the Locarno Film Festival, Olivier Père.
Canton Ticino is a territory which offers rich landscapes and cultural beauties and a great quantity of ideas like practising sports and living in contact with nature as well. Anyone who decides to move to Ticino or to spend a holiday will certainly not be disappointed, because there are so many opportunities to have fun, both for those travelling with children and for those who stay as a couple or alone. Let's discover the most exciting activities to do in Ticino, alone or with other people.
Lugano, Southern Switzerland, July, summer sunshine, walks by the lake, relaxation, many fine restaurants, and in the warm evenings of July 4, 5 and 6, the great names of Jazz and World Music free in concert!
Nine days of pop and rock music in Piazza Grande in Locarno, one of the most spectacular squares in Europe. The well-known Moon&Stars Festival takes place in this unique setting, where international stars of the musical Olympus perform in front of more than 65,000 spectators. Just behind Piazza Grande you will find the Piazza Piccola and the Food&Music Street, the icing on the cake of the festival, hosts bars, food trucks and concerts completely free of charge with national and international musicians. The great concerts, the Mediterranean atmosphere and the magic of the place are aspects that make this open-air festival a top event.
Having reached its 9th edition, the international LongLake Festival is one of the biggest open-air city festivals in Switzerland. Concerts, music for all tastes, literature, gatherings, entertainment, theatre, dance, cinema, children’s shows and urban art installations will invade the streets, squares and public parks of the city creating an intense encounter between artists and the public.
Lugano, being practically on the Italian-Swiss border, presents similar characteristics of Lombardy both in the territory, in the cuisine and in the culture. Today it is considered the third most important center of the entire nation, and one of the most beloved by us Italians. Its strengths are the view of the lake, the architecture and ... the shopping street! It is well known that in every self-respecting city there is always a main street dedicated to shops and shopping, as well as there is always a historic area that contains the most beautiful artistic and architectural treasures.
