Castagnola, Lugano’s romantic quarter, situated at the foot of Mount Bré, represents the most important and coveted resort in the Canton Ticino.
Castagnola offers an ideal environment where residents can relax and enjoy themselves in a highly cultured setting. Residents can visit Villa Favorita, Carlo Cattaneo’s house, now Lugano’s Historical Archive and Museum dedicated to Latvian poets, Janis Rainis and Aspazija, as well as the well-known S. Michele’s park. The lake promenade to Gandria, offers a stunning panoramic view, much loved by tourists and locals.
The path to Gandria offers an enchanting setting coasting the lake of Lugano and a pleasant walk suited for families.
The Swiss Customs Museum, located on the lake facing Gandria, can be accessed by boat. Along the way from Gandria’s “Cantine” to Caprino, residents will find many “grottoes” with lovely terraces overlooking the lake, the ideal place for a shelter from the heat and for a taste of local cuisine.