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.
What to See in Lugano, Switzerland
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