Lugano
Discovering Capriasca’s natural treasures
Tesserete – Cagiallo – Lugaggia – Vaglio – Sala Capriasca
A day spent in forests, villages and chestnut woods.
From Tesserete, following the “Walking in Capriasca” thematic trail, you’ll explore the hilly Capriasca region which extends from the area north of Lugano all the way to the slopes of Monte Ceneri. The landscape is characterised by natural wonders, with villages dotted amongst peaceful woods of birch, beech and chestnut trees; there are also plenty of historical and cultural remains.
The ideal program:
Observations
Low difficulty
Morning
- Departure from Tesserete and visit of the village
- Visit of Cagiallo village
- Stroll around and picnic in in the countryside of Lugaggia
Afternoon
- Visit of Santi Antonio da Padova, Giacomo e Filippo Church (Vaglio)
- Visit of the Redde Tower (Vaglio)
- Visit of Sala Capriasca village
Not to be missed
- In the area you can also reach the theme trail "Artinbosco" the famous Sant’Ambrogio Church (Ponte Capriasca) and the Santa
Maria dei Frati Cappuccini Convent (Bigorio)
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Contact
Lugano Region tourist office
Piazza Riforma
6900 Lugano
+41 58 220 65 06
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Notes
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Opening
Open all year
Open all days
Related activities
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Tesserete
House - Museum Luigi Rossi
Approximately fifty works (paintings, watercolors, drawings and sketches for Illustrations) by Luigi Rossi (1853-1923). Genre painter, author of portraits and landscapes, the work of Luigi Rossi lies between reality and symbol.
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Ponte Capriasca
Chiesa di Sant'Ambrogio
Inside one can admire a fresco of the sixteenth century, an excellent reproduction of the Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci.
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Bigorio
Convento Santa Maria dei Frati Cappuccini
Founded in 1535 as the first Swiss site of the Franciscan Friars.
The building was enlarged and transformed during the 17th and 18th Century. -
Bigorio
The Bigorio Museum
The Museum is beautifully located within the “Convento di Santa Maria” of Bigorio and exhibits objects made by monks over many years. The display gives to the public a unique insight into the lifestyle at the monastery.
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Sensations in Capriasca/Unitas
Envisaged for the blind or for those with eyesight problems but at disposition of everyone!
