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A cobblestone square with historic buildings, a bicycle rider, and a statue.

A coastal town with a prominent church, lush greenery, and a large body of water.

A historic building with arches and a tower, surrounded by lush greenery.

An interior of a church with wooden pews, a large mural on the wall, and a man taking a photo.

A historic building with a red-tiled roof and a bell tower, surrounded by mountains and a lake.

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Como Lake: 1h boat rental without license and self-driving

Como Lake: boat rental without license and self-driving

AU$231

per traveller

Lake Como Shared Boat Tour and Aperitif with Prosecco

AU$91

per adult

96% of travellers recommend

Como Boat Experience • 1 Hour Shared Tour

Lake Como Premium Shared Boat Tour • 1 Hour Shared Tour

AU$115

per adult

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Piazza Grande

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Home to one of Europe’s most picturesque outdoor cinemas, this town square is the cultural hub of Locarno.

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A lake surrounded by mountains and buildings with a clear sky.

Lugano City-Centre

Visitors often come to Lugano City-Centre for its lake views, but many stay to explore sights like Lake Lugano and Via Nassa. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Lugano Funicular Station.

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A lake with sailboats, rocky shore, and mountains in the background.

Cassarate

If you're spending some time in Cassarate, Lake Lugano and Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station are top sights worth seeing.

A lake with mountains in the background, a boat on the water, and pink flowers in the foreground.

Loreto

If you're spending some time in Loreto, MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura are top sights worth seeing.

A mountainous landscape with a valley and a lake.

Carona

You'll enjoy the mountain views and parks in Carona. You might want to make time for a stop at Monte San Salvatore or Botanical Garden Parco San Grato.

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A coastal cityscape with dense urban buildings, a marina, and a large body of water.

Viganello

Viganello is well liked for its mountain views. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Lugano area, you might plan a trip to Lake Lugano or Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station.

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