26.6.09

Italian part of Switzerland - Lugano, Bellinzon

To see the city and the lake better, we took the cable car to Mt. San Salvatore(912m). From there, I could have the panoramic view of the region.

Image of Lugano.


Inside the cable car, on the way up to the hill.

Here we were, at the top of the hill, overviewing the lake. Though it was a very sunny day, the humidity was so high that the landscape was not so clear.




Even in Switzerland, there is a church at the top of the hill overviewing the lake and the city Lugano. Without any exception.


It was the trekking route we were going to walk on.

The trail was not difficult and it was a very nice exercise after eating so many Swiss chocolate and cheese. After walking for about an hour, we reached a small town called Carona.

A quaint town, Carona.


In the right season, the balcony will be full of drying maize.










After Carona, we reached Melide after another 50mins trek. Then we finished our little trek and was able to see Lago Di Lugano at the sea level.


Look back the the Mt. San Salvatore, from where we started our trekking.


The downtown of Lugano.

Rainbow in the fountain.

From Lucarno, Ursina drove me to the next city, Lugano. There is another dominating lake which has the same name as the city, Lago Di Lugano.

Walking along the lakeshore of Lago Di Lugano.

From Lugano, we drove to Bellinzon. There are several medieval castles dating back from the 6th century which gained them the title of UNESCO.

Bellinzon under the golden sunlight.

The whole town is under the shadow of the castles and wall.


The snow mountains as the backdrop of the magnificent castle.


The two castles. The upper one is Castello di Sasso Corbaro, the lower one is Castello di Montebello.


Walking on the old staircast of Castlegrande.

Castlegrande.


A small lake inside the castle.

Some people were practising chinese chi kung inside the garden of the castle.


A view from castlegrande towards the other 2 castles.

Downtown Bellinzon.


Although it is the state capital, it is so peaceful and quiet here.


A very nice building.




The last glimpse of the nice city Bellinzon.

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