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Convento del Bigorio

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Convento del Bigorio

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    Location: Capriasca, Distretto di Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland

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    December 29, 2019

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    The Capuchin monastery was founded in 1535 as the first of its kind in Switzerland. The complex is terraced and has been expanded several times over the centuries. The chapel by architect Mario Botta is also worth seeing. Three brothers still live in the Convento del Bigorio.

    More information about the monastery can be found at: bigorio.ch/de/kloster
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    March 13, 2019

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    The first Capuchin monastery in Switzerland to be founded in 1535, just a decade after the Capuchin reform, the Bigorio monastery was a sign of its time, a loyal interpreter …
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    1. Convento del Bigorio – Monte Bigorio Summit View loop from Cagiallo

    14.1km

    04:51

    680m

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 720 m

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    bigorio.ch/de/kloster/

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