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Principles Ueli Schnorf and Philipp Peter were announced as winners of the coveted crystal obelisk trophy before a crowded room of network colleagues. The evening was hosted in the grand Gilded Age estate of industrialist Henry Flagler, since designated a National Historic Landmark and museum. Charlotte Delaney, London-based Director for Christie’s International Real Estate, said: “Wetag’s printed marketing materials are of exceptional quality to perfectly represent the exceptional estates the company offers for sale. Wetag also provides the award-winning Christie’s International Real Estate quarterly magazine to local five-star hotels such as Eden Roc and Giardino Ascona as a coffee-table journal for their important guests to enjoy.”
In a dream landscape, the cogwheel train of Monte Generoso starts its journey from Capolago on Lake Lugano, covering about 9 kilometers and reaching 1704 meters in height. What makes this short trip even more unique is the fact that it has been going continuously for 130 years. It is exciting to think how many people climbed its wagons and how many stories it could tell!
The anniversary edition of the Settimane Musicali has been postponed to autumn 2021. However, in anticipation of the 75th festival edition we are presenting an exceptional event with six concerts from the 18th to 20th September 2020 at the Collegio Papio in Ascona, starring some of the most internationally-renowned musicians of the classical music scene. The available seats have been limited to ensure the safety of everyone. Ticket sales will begin soon!
Allow yourself to be moved by the fascinating world of birds of prey and watch, in an environment respectful of animals, the flight of eagles, falcons, owls, vultures, marabou storks, ibis and storks. By way of flight demonstrations, the Locarno Falconry offers visitors of all ages a moment of recreation and training, of fun and learning about the biology and ecology of this incredible animal world.
For the Future of Films is the 2020 edition of the Locarno Film Festival. This special edition, designed to be a "year zero", gathering films and viewers in the great digital Piazza that is the world wide web. The audience will connect from all over the world to discover the premieres of today and support the films of tomorrow. The future begins now, and Locarno will always be on the side of cinema.
Drive your car directly to your front doorstep and park in your own garage. Here you will have plenty of opportunity to enjoy tranquility in the lush greenery. Admire the charming view of the lake from the spacious, bright living and dining area and the five bedrooms.
For a long time, I had been planning to take a little trip to Lake Maggiore. Ticino has almost no secrets for me, but the curiosity to admire the panorama from a different point of view was great.
This contemporary villa with high-quality interiors is in a top condition and offers you plenty of space; even a larger family will feel comfortable here. All floors can be easily reached by a lift.
The location enables you to reach the entrance of this cottage by car. The property can also be utilized as a vacation home. Go down a few steps and you will be able to admire a beautiful view of the lake and the mountains. Also, you will be able to enjoy this incomparable view from terrace of your double height living room.
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.
