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On the hill of Tremona, in the district of Mendrisio, you can discover what life was like in an ancient medieval village.

It is not necessary to travel to faraway exotic places to unearth animated and colorful markets whose roots date from ancient times.

The game of bowls – a part of Ticino' storied past – is slowly disappearing and being transformed from a occasion to meet with family and friends to a real sport, played on professional pitches.

According to Lonely Planet, the Vigezzina-Centovalli Railway is one of the most beautiful in the world.

To the delight of adults and children alike, a gushing cascade of pure chocolate awaits visitors in Caslano at the entrance to the most widely visited museum in Ticino with 70,000 visitors each year.

Finding clues, solving puzzles and overcoming tests: these are the basic elements for some fun games that can be played in Ascona, Locarno, Lugano and Bellinzona, The paths lead through the historic center and into the most enchanting places of the chosen town, looking for clues that can be hidden ewerywhere: in the secondary entrance of a theater, in a contemporary work of art, or even in a move of a virtual chess game.

Allow yourself to be moved by the fascinating world of birds of prey and watch, in an environment respectful of animals, the flight of eagles, falcons, owls, vultures, storks and ibis.

With 3.5 kilometers of shop windows, Switzerland's most renowned outlet offers 160 stores and 250 of the most prestigious brands in men's, women's, children's clothing, sportswear, home goods, accessories, all at discounted prices ranging from 30% to 70% year-round.

At Melide's Swissminiatur, close to Lugano, you can visit Switzerland...

Those who saw clown Dimitri performing with Circus Knie (the Swiss national circus) in the Seventies have never forgotten him.