"TICINO -SWISS MIX WITH STRONG ITALIAN FLAIR" Top 5 Page for this destination Cantone Ticino by robertop


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TICINO THE FRIENDLY CANTON

First of all,why I decided to make a
special destination of Ticino,
although it is part of the Swiss Confederation.This is because Ticino looks much different from the rest of the country,in many ways as culture,food,architecture concerns,and in a certain sense it ressembles more to the Italian way of life as to the Swiss.This might be somewhat due to the great number of Italians working in the region,who
exert their influence.Although it is rather hard to differentiate between the native Swiss and the Italians coming to work there,as all speak the same language.
Ticino is a canton with great mountains,but as soon as you descend from the Alps region,this location welcomes you with mild water,with nice Lakes(Lago Maggiore shared with Italy and Lago di Lugano).the peaks of Monte Bre,San Salvadore,San Giorgio and
Monte Generoso add to the natural beauty of the region.
In Ticino you find quiet valleys ,but also big cities,much sun and vegetation.The climate is somewhat different from the other parts of Switzerland(the average temperature is here about 3 degrees C higher than in the northern part of the country.Spring begins earlier,autumn lasts longer,so vinegars can ripe better and the merlot wune here is excellent in its different varieties.

TICINO ISN'T ANYMORE THE POORER RELATIVE

In the past,Ticino was often considered the poorer relative of the German and French cantons,but by now the cities like Lugano,Locarno,Ascona emerged from their sleeping beauty and economy is growing at good pace.
Lugano is certainly the most important city,it became a financial centre competing Zuerich and Geneva.Ticino is now probably on second place after Geneva,regarding number of cars.Many important companies are located in Lugano,that attracts more Italians coming to work in the Swiss Ticino.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Mix of Swiss conservatorism with Italian freestyle
  • Cons:sometime you might forget being still within Swiss borders
  • In a nutshell:Mediteranean destination guarded by high and splendid mountains
  • Last visit to Cantone Ticino: Sep 2003
  • Intro Written Mar 12, 2005
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    junecorlett Jun 29, 2009 at 4:14 AM Report Abuse

    Thanks for sharing.

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    Fam.Rauca Jun 20, 2008 at 2:05 AM Report Abuse

    Beautiful images and interessant tips! Gabriela

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    HORSCHECK Sep 15, 2007 at 9:54 AM Report Abuse

    Another interesting page of yours. I once went on a daytrip to Lugano and quite liked it as it was still sunny and warm there at the beginning of November.

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    yumyum Sep 14, 2007 at 12:51 AM Report Abuse

    I remember that wooden church from an earlier visit but it's gone now as far as I know. Glad that you enjoyed your trip to Ticino :))

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    Confucius Mar 11, 2006 at 12:46 PM Report Abuse

    Sounds like a trip to Gandria should not be missed, but not overnight as I'm afraid I'm not very good at sleeping vertically.

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    globetrott May 22, 2005 at 11:38 AM Report Abuse

    an interesting page ! Ticino is the part of Switzerland, I did not yet explore good enough !

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    matcrazy1 Apr 20, 2005 at 9:34 AM Report Abuse

    Very interesting informatrion and observation. I have to visit this unique region, I see. Thanks for sharing.

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    ronaldbarr Apr 16, 2005 at 4:44 AM Report Abuse

    Hi Adrian, Thanks for your warm, friendly greetings. We have a wet start to the weekend! But I must make the best of my relaxation time. Have a good one! ronaldbarr

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    call_me_rhia Mar 19, 2005 at 8:04 AM Report Abuse

    the wooden church has gone, unfortunately. I used to like it a lot. And unfortunately we're still switzerland's poor cousins (despite what everyone says).

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    robertop Mar 18, 2005 at 4:01 AM Report Abuse

    Hope to have some of the pics posted within next.week. Adrian Roberto

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