Great, very nice photos from Lugano 
hkskyline's 2017 in Lugano, Switzerland
Lugano was special as it was not on my original itinerary. While the rest of Switzerland north of the Alps was having a wet and grey day, the mountains kept Lugano sunny. Chasing for good weather, I decided to do a day trip from Zurich to the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. Surely, the weather did not disappoint as I headed out of the train station, which is elevated above the city centre.
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Chiesa Santa Maria degli Angioli has beautifully-painted Renaissance frescoes. The church was built in the early 16th century.
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Outside, a beautiful promenade along the lake stretches from the city centre to Paradiso.
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Monte San Salvadore is 912m high and a funicular takes you most of the way to the observation point. From there, you get a 360-degree city view although part of the city's waterfront is blocked by the hill ahead.
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The Swiss Travel Pass also includes ferries around Lugano. It was a bit windy on the outdoor deck, so I stayed indoors and popped out every now and then. This "cruise" is a wonderful way to see the city amidst its beautiful natural setting.
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My destination would be Gandria, a town built on the steep hillside and also the start to the Olive Tree Trail.
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More from the town in the next part.
My Lugano gallery : http://www.globalphotos.org/lugano.htm
Chiesa Santa Maria degli Angioli has beautifully-painted Renaissance frescoes. The church was built in the early 16th century.
Outside, a beautiful promenade along the lake stretches from the city centre to Paradiso.
Monte San Salvadore is 912m high and a funicular takes you most of the way to the observation point. From there, you get a 360-degree city view although part of the city's waterfront is blocked by the hill ahead.
The Swiss Travel Pass also includes ferries around Lugano. It was a bit windy on the outdoor deck, so I stayed indoors and popped out every now and then. This "cruise" is a wonderful way to see the city amidst its beautiful natural setting.
My destination would be Gandria, a town built on the steep hillside and also the start to the Olive Tree Trail.
More from the town in the next part.
My Lugano gallery : http://www.globalphotos.org/lugano.htm
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