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The Muggio Valley was once very nearly abandoned, but precisely because the locals place importance on their past, it now lives on into the future as an open-air museum.

What do you know about cheese making?

The name of this fortress is based on its geographical location: the Castello is located on a rock as dark as the feathers of a raven (from dialect “corbatt”).

The name "Red Church" is attributed to the facade in the front, which differs from the rest of the edifice.

This wellness complex is both a place for coming together and a place of rest and relaxation. The complex is known in particular for its unique lakeside location as well as its architecture.

Hike in the Mendrisiotto through the vineyards of Ticino. Three themed trails lead you through the vineyard landscape around Mendrisio with 30 information boards – and show you how Merlot and wine culture shape this region.

At the southern end of Lake Lugano is the 1,704 metre high Monte Generoso. This lofty altitude makes it without a doubt the best mountain for views in the canton of Ticino.

FoxTown, is your next shopping destination. A heaven of luxury and elegance awaits you.

More than 100 animals from all over the world are at home in the Zoo al Maglio to marvel at. These include lions, panthers, snow leopards, serval, the Bennett wallaby, gibbons, macaques and capuchin monkeys as well as parrots.

The subject of this trail is the relationship between wine growing and terroir.

Welcome to Mendrisiotto, the southernmost region of Switzerland, known for its wine and gastronomy culture and for producing high-quality wines.

The fortifications of Bellinzona are an extraordinary example of a late-medieval defensive structure located at a key strategic point on the Alpine pass. The castles of Bellinzona are among the most marvelous examples of medieval fortified architecture in the Alps.

Take the funicular to the San Salvatore in Ticino and enjoy the view of Lake Lugano, the Alps and all the way to the Po Valley. Combine the funicular ride with a hike and a boat trip.

The waterfall of Piumogna is 43 meters high and is considered one of the most spectacular in Ticino.

The mountainside above the Magadino Plain is the perfect place to enjoy a scenic hike. In addition to the breathtaking views, the tour also takes in several impressive sights.

The grotto tour takes you on a culinary tour of discovery by boat. Visitors are taken to the grottos, a kind of tavern, and picked up again two hours later.