Places worth the detour in Lugano
40 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Lugano, Switzerland, across 7 kinds of detour; natural wonders & landscapes are the largest group (14). Best known: Lake Lugano. 36 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 40, ranked 40
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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3.Monte San Salvatore
Nature & landscapes · Notable
A mountain peak of the Lepontine Alps in the municipality of Lugano in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland
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6.Cathedral of Saint Lawrence
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Roman Catholic cathedral in Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland
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10.Teatro Kursaal
Museums & culture · Hidden gem
Former theatre building in Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland
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15.Museum of Cultures (MUSEC)
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum in Lugano (Switzerland)
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20.Baptistery Riva San Vitale
Sacred sites · 5th century · Hidden gem
Church building in Riva San Vitale in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland
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22.Sacro Cuore Basilica
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Basilica located in Lugano, in Switzerland
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25.Lugano Città–Stazione funicular
Fun & leisure · Hidden gem
Funicular railway in the city of Lugano, Switzerland
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26.Monte San Salvatore funicular
Fun & leisure · Hidden gem
Funicular railway near the city of Lugano in the Swiss canton of Ticino
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27.Morcote Castle
Built landmarks · 14th century · Hidden gem
Castle ruin in Morcote in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland
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28.Monastery complex of Santa Maria Assunta
Sacred sites · 16th century · Hidden gem
Monastery complex in Bigorio in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland
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31.Villa Favorita
Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem
Villa with outbuildings and park in Castagnola in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland
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32.Santo Stefano al Colle Church and Ossary
Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem
Church buildings in Miglieglia in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland
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34.Roman place of worship and ancient settlement of St. Maurice
Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem
Archaeological site in Bioggio in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland
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35.Torre di Redde
Built landmarks · 13th century · Hidden gem
Archaeological site and ruins of a residential tower in Vaglio in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland
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37.MASI Lugano
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Former art museum in Lugano, active until 2015
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39.Lugano degli Angioli funicular
Fun & leisure · Hidden gem
Closed funicular in Lugano, Switzerland
