Located in the Ticino region of southern Switzerland, Lugano appears to be a slice of Italy cradled amidst Switzerland's natural grandeur. Lugano is, in fact, one of the largest towns in Switzerland and is the biggest town outside Italy with an Italian-speaking majority. This Swiss city with a Mediterranean flavor is slowly becoming the toast of Swiss tourism with its beautiful mountains, picturesque lakes, and historic old town. Lugano Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Lake Lugano - City Parks - Swissminiatur - Herman Hesse Museum - St Lawrence Cathedral - Swiss Customs Museum - Mt San Salvatore - Gandria - Locarno - St Moritz - Recommendations for the Budget Traveller - Places to Stay - Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel - Albergo Stella - Locanda del Coventino - Hotel Villa Marita - Hotel Zurigo - Places to Eat - Antico Caprino Restaurant - Grotto San Rocco - Arte al Lago - Locanda del Conventino - Locanda Gandriese - Places to Shop - Via Nassa - The Lino Gabbani Shops - Street Markets - Via Cattedrale - Central Lugano Sud