Switzerland

Lugano

The past few days I was in Lugano with my family for the long weekend. We enjoyed our time there as we went sightseeing a lot. Lugano is a city in the south of Switzerland, in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino, which borders Italy. With a population of 60,815 it is the 9th largest city of Switzerland, the largest city in Ticino, and the largest Italian-speaking city outside of Italy. Lugano is not only Switzerland's third most important financial center, but also a town of parks and flowers. The city lies on Lake Lugano, surrounded by the beautiful mountains of the Lugano Prealps. The landscape is picturesque and I love the breathtaking view of the mountains and the lake. I could stay there watching the scenery all day long because it looks so peaceful and makes me relax.

Graz, in comparison, is nowhere near as interesting as Lugano in terms of culture, nightlife and shopping. It is without a doubt a city steeped in history with a wealth of attractions to satisfy the most discerning visitor and it offers a wide variety of programs, museums and activities for everyone. Whether you are interested in its cultural heritage, or just want to experience a night out, Lugano is the right place to visit.  

First and foremost the city is well-known for a great number of museums; these go from art to historical museums, from temporary exhibitions to permanent collections all the way to truly particular exhibitions.

An important event is the opening of the Museum of Non-European Cultures at Villa Heleneum that houses the prestigious Serge Brignoni Primitive Art Collection, the important refurbishment of Villa Ciani. 

Apart from the beautiful landscape and the cultural heritage, there is also a great number of luxurious shops and it definitely offers a shopping experience like no other. ‘Shopaholics’ can enjoy the exclusive boutiques to the fullest. When it comes to romance, couples can, for instance, enjoy an afternoon on one of the mountains, just admiring the Lugano skyline. What I liked most about my journey was that we had motivated relatives who knew almost everything about Lugano and showed us the most beautiful sceneries. They took us off the beaten track so that we could admire the unspoilt charm of the outskirts of town. I was absolutely fascinated by this city and I would recommend visiting Lugano at least once because it is well worth it.