Morcote
Morcote
This peaceful village on the lakeshore, once entirely devoted to fishing, is the winner of the contest for "the most beautiful village in Switzerland".
Its typical narrow streets, the porticoes of the ancient aristocratic houses, prestigious architectural monuments and a lush, subtropical vegetation make Morcote the veritable “Pearl of the Ceresio”.
The artistic, cultural and architectural points of interest are: the Church of Santa Maria del Sasso in Rennaissance Baroque style, the suggestive terraced cemetery, the monumental stairs made up of 404 steps and The Captain’s Tower. Nature lovers, on the other hand, can immerse themselves in the Scherrer Park where an impressive world of subtropical flora is waiting to be discovered. In this park, that offers many examples of different architectural styles, you’ll have the opportunity of taking an exciting trip through time and space in a world where past and present, history and nature blend harmoniously.
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Morcote
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Open all year
Open all days
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Free entry
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Morcote
Parco Scherrer
An extraordinary trip through time and space, where past and present, history and nature co-exist in perfect harmony.
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Morcote
Guided visit to Parco Scherrer
An extraordinary trip through time and space, where past and present, history and nature co-exist in perfect harmony.
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Morcote
Torre del Capitano
Beautified by a splendid twin arched window, the 50 metre, three floor tower was built in 1249 as the final element in the village’s defence walls.
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Morcote
Monumental Complex
Start from the lakefront, climb the first part of the monumental flight of steps and you’ll reach Sant’ Antonio Abate church.
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Morcote
Monumental Cemetery
Nature, history and architecture harmoniously are intertwined at the impressive terraced cemetery built in 1750 and which still towers majestically over the village.
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Vico-Morcote
Vico Morcote
Its pleasant position among woods and vineyards make this village a small architectural jewel and an attraction for tourists from all over the region.
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Stage 7: Lugano (Paradiso) – Morcote
The hike from Monte San Salvatore to Vico Morcote is a classic for the whole family.
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Stage 8: Morcote – Riva San Vitale (Capolago)
The Monte San Giorgio, also known as the «Fossil Mountain», is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage, tackled after a short boat trip.
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Stage 18: Lugano – Morcote
From Paradiso, the demanding but rewarding route climbs to San Salvatore, the best-known vantage point on the Luganersee lake.
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Stage 19: Morcote – Mendrisio
A short climb leads to the UNESCO World Heritage of Monte San Giorgio, the fossil mountain with its 300 million years of history.
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Stage 32: Morcote – Mendrisio
The Monte San Giorgio, also known as the «Fossil Mountain», is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage, tackled after a short boat trip.
