Ticino

Aerial view of Lake Lugano Ticino [1] is an italian speaking region in Switzerland. It is in the south of the country bordering Valais, Uri, Graubunden and the north of Italy. Cities Walk Locarno International film festival Ascona- known sometimes as the Swiss Riviera. Bellinzona - the capital of the canton. Chiasso -the last town in Switzerland, is surrounded on three sides by Italy Locarno Lugano- is the only real city in the canton, with a pleasant waterfront, stunning lake views and steep hillsides. Mendrisio Tenero Regions Bellinzona e Alto Ticino Lago di Lugano Lago Maggiore e Valli Get in Get around See Do Eat Drink Sleep Rural houses Ticino has a full range of accommodations including hotels, holiday houses, hostels, huts, campsites and agritourism stays. Contact Bus in Morcote Ticino Turismo, Via Lugano 12, Bellinzona, tel. +41 (0)91 825 70 56, fax: +41 (0)91 825 36 14, info@ticino.ch, [2].