What to See in Lugano, Switzerland    

Quick Summary:

• Lugano is on the shores of Lake Lugano, in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino, in southern Switzerland.
• There have been settlements along the lake shore since the Stone Ages, and Etruscan artifacts from the 2nd century have been discovered in the area.
• The lake and mountains make Lugano one of the most popular tourism destinations in Switzerland.
• The mild climate has resulted in subtropical vegetation and deciduous forests, and average winter temperatures are above freezing point.
• There are 17 historical sites and several museums in the city.
• Summer is one long festival in Lugano.