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Lugano, the largest town in the holiday region of Ticino, is not only Switzerland's third most important financial centre and a conference, banking and business centre, but also a town of parks and flowers, villas and sacred buildings. With Mediterranean flair, Lugano offers all the advantages of a world-class city, combined with the cachet of a small town.

... 68 Km from the Hotel ...

The botanical gardens of Villa Taranto in Verbania are well-known all around the world, going into the gardens of Villa Taranto is like making a travel through foreign lands.

...30 minutes by far from the hote or you can reach it by boatl!!...

One of the most charming place of Lake Maggiore between secular trees,a splendid botanical garden and many animal species.

...only 15 minutes by car from the hotel!!!...

Clinging to a rock face directly overhanging the lake,the Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso is certainly one of the most charming sights of lake Maggiore.

...you can reach it by boat or by car in 40 minutes!!...

The statue of Saint Charles stands on the top of a hill just above Arona. Not everyone knows that Frédéderic Auguste Bartholdi,who designed the Statue of Liberty,stayed in Arona to study the statue's structure. A plaque can be found at the foot of the statue of Liberty commemorsting the inspiration given by the St. Charles statue, now no longer the largest statue in the world.

...you can reach it by a walk of 10 minutes or by car in less than 5 minutes from the hotel!!...