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The
southernmost canton of Switzerland, Tessin is the only one where Italian is the main
language. This canton enjoys Switzerland's best climate and is known as the Swiss
Mediterranean. Here you can enjoy the cleanliness, security, and calm of Switzerland, and
the warmth and friendliness of Italy amid a beautiful landscape of small lakes surrounded
by mountains. Tessin is easy to reach, thanks to the international airport of Lugano.
There are also good connections to Milan by train. |
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Lugano |
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The largest city in
Tessin, Lugano is the fourth most-important financial center of Switzerland. Situated in
the heart of a striking landscape, between the mountains and beside a lake of the same
name, it offers possibilities of water pursuits as well as hiking in the hills. It is also
a very good place for shopping, with many boutiques which carry all the top brands. |
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Locarno |
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On the edge of Lake
Major, this is the sunniest city of Switzerland (although the Valais would contest this
claim). Here in 1929, the famous peace conference took place that tried to stabilise the
world situation after WWI. Like Lugano, it offers the advantages of both the lake and the
mountains. In summer the city organizes an excellent movie festival that shouldn't be
missed. |
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Many people have chosen this part of Switzerland to live full-time, because
it is really beautiful, the climate is good and Italy is close by.
Patricia
Highsmith
American writer who lived and died in Locarno, Ticino, where she found she
could enjoy the highest standard of living with the lowest rate of taxation.
Giovanni Guareschi
The Italian creator of Don Camillo, the colorful comic character, came to
Switzerland in 1967 and never left.
Rita Pavone
The Italian popular singer lives in Chiasso with her husband and sons, but sings
mainly for the Italian public.
Teddy Reno
The Italian singer, husband of Rita Pavone, lives with her in Tessin.
Robert Palmer
An American singer who lives in Tessin |
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| Transport and international connections |
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Airport |
Lugano, the
international airport serving Ticino, is used by the Swiss army as well. Milan-
Malpensa, the largest international airport in Northern Italy, just 30 minutes
south of Lugano, with direct connections to most destinations. |
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Amsterdam
Berlin |
1 hour 25 min. by airplane from
Lugano |
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Paris
Rome
Brussels
Vienna |
1 hour 10 min by airplane from
Lugano |
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Milan |
60 min. by train or car |
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Walking, swimming, boating, exciting
night life, and a lot to do in the neighboring mountains. If you're bored, take the train
and in less than one hour you're in Milan, the capital of fashion and the main city in
Northern Italy. Or jump on a plane and in an hour you've reached Paris, Brussels, Vienna
or Rome! |
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| Vacation
properties |
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Type |
Apartments and houses |
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Prices |
SFR 250,000 at least for an
apartment |
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Availability |
Many properties are still available
and prices are low. |
