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View of Lake Lugano from San Michele Park

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View of Lake Lugano from San Michele Park

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View of Lake Lugano from San Michele Park

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Location: Ticino, Switzerland

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1. Lugano – Brè Village loop from Lugano FLP

14.6km

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700m

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2. Gandria Village on Lake Lugano – Parco degli Ulivi loop from Cassarate

16.0km

05:44

760m

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3. Olive Grove Park – Gandria Village on Lake Lugano loop from Gandria

7.19km

02:24

280m

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

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Wiro L.

January 16, 2020

The Park San Michele and its typical southern vegetation offer a breathtaking viewpoint of the city.
The park with 12,000 square meters of green space is located in Castagnola, on the slopes of Monte Brès. In the park there are various buildings and architectural elements: the chapel dedicated to St. Michael, the rustico and various stone sculptures. Behind the chapel is the main terrace from which you can enjoy a unique view. The city below and its traffic seem unimportant in view of the horizons and the views that the view encompasses. Lake Lugano, with its small harbors, the Lido and the long lake promenade are all visible from here. From here the Monte San Salvatore shows itself in all its splendor. In the distance, the Alps stand out for a variety of shapes and colors that are particularly impressive at sunset. On the left, the view extends to the Lombardy plain after it sweeps over Melide, Campione, Bissone, the landing sites on the opposite bank and the flanks of Monte San Giorgio and Sighignola. The Park San Michele also offers rich vegetation. Its paths lead through a typical southern flora with wisteria, oleanders, oaks, elms, hornbeams, ash and laurels. The atmosphere of this heavenly place, its picturesque views and the emotions that nature awakens, move the city below with its traffic far away.

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Lucia

November 30, 2022

Top view of the lago di lugano

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Matteo Bernasconi

August 6, 2018

In Ruvigliana, at the foot of Mount Bre, is located the San Michele park.
From this privileged view you can admire the gulf of Lake Lugano, with Monte San Salvatore in the background and part of the city.

San Michele Park can be reached in 5 minutes by foot from the parking area of Ruvigliana, or from the parking area of the church of Castagnola, or from the intermediate stop of the Monte Bré funicular.

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View of Lake Lugano from San Michele Park

1. Lugano – Brè Village loop from Lugano FLP

2. Gandria Village on Lake Lugano – Parco degli Ulivi loop from Cassarate

3. Olive Grove Park – Gandria Village on Lake Lugano loop from Gandria

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