From Milan to Switzerland
Description
Each country is unique in its own way. Switzerland is a destination for lovers of perfection, perfection in everything. Best watches, best chocolate , best railways!
I propose to begin acquaintance with this country from the Swiss railroads. We will begin our trip from Milan to Switzerland in a train that will take us to Lugano, the capital of the Swiss Canton of Ticino. The great position at the lake, the beautiful surroundings and the climate make Lugano a nice place to relax and attract many travelers every year.
Lugano is a place where two cultures meet, mix and melt: Swiss and Italian culture. Gorgeous natural scenes, mountain and water scenery , combined with subtropical temperatures (year average temperature is 11,5 ° C) give the city a sensation of a warm southern resort. In the cozy bay of Lake Lugano, delineated from the eastern and western sides by the famous summits of Monte Bre (930 m) and San Salvatore (909 m) the Swiss Rio de – Janeiro scattered its streets on the steep mountainous slopes.
Our program includes:
- a walking tour along the Lugano Lake, – St. Mary’s Church with Renaissance frescoes , – street Nasse (an elegant shopping street), – stairs, hills and streets of the old town , – St. Lawrence’s cathedral, – the casino, – the park Chani, and – the central Riforma square.
Upon request it is possible to go to Mount San Salvatore by funicular. From here you can see mountain Generoso ( 1695 m), located on the other side of the lak . The fare is about 25 francs.
On the weekends it is also possible to fly over the lake by a private plane and to make a trip by boat! Do not miss your chance!
In addition, you can visit the “Switzerland in miniature” park , which shows the models of all most famous places in Switzerland : cathedrals, castles, mountain resorts, airports and more. The ticket costs about 20 francs.
As for chocolate lovers, Switzerland is a real paradise on earth! No wonder! At the mentioning of Switzerland most of us immediately think of the famous Swiss chocolate. You will have a unique opportunity to visit the chocolate museum , located just a few kilometers from Lugano.