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Saint Mary of the Angels

Saint Mary of the Angels

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Saint Mary of the Angels

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Location: Monteceneri, Distretto di Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland

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Martin Donat

May 2, 2018

Hiking

Designed by the world-famous architect Mario Botta, the Santa Maria degli Angeli church on Monte Tamaro is a masterpiece of contemporary architecture.

All information about the church can be found here: ticino.ch/de/commons/details/Kirche-Santa-Maria-degli-Angeli/14909.html

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Helena Zaugg Wildi

June 19, 2017

Hiking

All Foppa is the starting point of one of the most beautiful Ticino mountain hikes, the "Traversata Monte Tamaro - Monte Lema". Duration with picnic break and time to enjoy the magnificent view about 5 hours. From Monte Lema a bus back to Rivera (reservation there).

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Targi

April 3, 2026

Mountaineering

The Santa Maria degli Angeli is an impressive chapel on the Alpe Foppa above Rivera. Designed by the renowned architect Mario Botta, it combines modern architecture with spiritual tranquility. A striking footbridge leads spectacularly to the building, opening up views of the Ticino mountain landscape. Inside, intensely colorful works by the artist Enzo Cucchi are impressive. The chapel is a popular destination for hikers and culture enthusiasts. It uniquely combines nature, art, and contemplation and is one of the architectural highlights in Ticino.

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