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Bolle di Magadino

Bolle di Magadino

Marshland, reeds, sand holms and floodplain forests (willows, poplars, white alders) are what forms the Bolle di Magadino landscape, a protected area around the mouths of the rivers Ticino and Verzasca.

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Borromean Islands

Borromean Islands

In addition to millions of tourists, the Borromean Islands also enchanted Stendhal, Liszt, and Mendelssohn.

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Botanical Park Gambarogno

Botanical Park Gambarogno

The Botanical Park Gambarogno is located in Vairano-San Nazzaro and is well known for its collection of camellias and magnolias, one of the richest in Europe.

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Brissago Islands

Brissago Islands

The Brissago Islands are one of Ticino's most magical places - a small subtropical paradise on Lake Maggiore that is easily accessible by boat.

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Gardens of Villa Taranto

Gardens of Villa Taranto

Strolling along the paths (covering a surface area of 7 kilometers) of Villa Taranto's gardens is like taking a trip through distant lands.

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Lucomagno Pro Natura Centre

Lucomagno Pro Natura Centre

The Lukmanier is undoubtedly one of Ticino's most beautiful regions and also one of the authors' favored places.

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Parco Ciani

Parco Ciani

The Ciani Park is Lugano's green pearl.

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Parco San Grato

Parco San Grato

Located in Carona, nestled on a hillside with a broad and splendid view, the San Grato Park owes its fame to the spectacular collection of azaleas, rhododendrons, conifers: the richest in Ticino.

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Parco Scherrer

Parco Scherrer

A unique atmosphere lingers at Scherrer Park in Morcote, on Lake Lugano.

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Park of the Breggia Gorge

Park of the Breggia Gorge

An excursion in the Park of the Breggia Gorge is an authentic journey through time.

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