Attractions in Mendrisio - Switzerland - A Switzerland Attraction

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Arzo

Arzo is located only 4 km from Mendrisio. This quaint and pretty...

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Baumgartner Model Railway Gallery

The Baumgartner Gallery is home to private collections of model railroads and...

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Besazio

The village of Besazio lies between hills and vineyards only 3 km...

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Brusino Arsizio

Brusino Arsizio is an ancient village on the lake, located at the...

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Bruzella

Bruzella is a charming village situated on the side of the Muggio...

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Cabbio

Cabbio, a quaint village nestling in the Muggio Valley, is first documented...

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Cantoni House

Cantoni House, home to the Ethnographic Museum (see separate entry), is of...

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Casino Admiral

The Casino in Mendrisio offers a night out of fun and excitement...

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Church of Saint Sisino

Although the first documented mention is made of the Church of Saint...

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Church of St Antonino

The Church of St Antonino was built on the site of an...

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Church of St John the Baptist

The Church of St John the Baptist was constructed during the years...

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Church of St Martin

The Church of St Martin is Romanesque in style. Although the exact...

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Convento dei Serviti

The Convento dei Serviti, listed as a protected national monument, was established...

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Ethnographic Museum

The Ethnographic Museum of the Muggio Valley in Cabbio displays a series...

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Fossil Museum

Adjacent to the town hall in Meride there is a small but...

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Giovanni Züst Gallery

The Giovanni Züst gallery showcases Ticino artists from the 17th to the...

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Ligornetto

Ligornetto is a pretty village near to Mendrisio and is the birthplace...

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Mendrisio

Mendrisio is noteworthy for both its history and its monuments, some dating...

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Museum of Art

The Mendrisio Museum of Art has been housed since 1982 in the...

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Pessina House Museum

Pessina House Museum in Ligornetto was donated by the family of the...

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Pre Murin Park

The Pre Murin Park is a protected area registered as one of...

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Rancate

Rancate is a charming village in the Mendrisio area, surrounded by terraced...

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Riva San Vitale Lido

The Lido communal swimming complex of Riva San Vitale sits on beautiful...

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Rural Heritage Museum

The Rural Heritage Museum of the Mendrisiotto is unique. Its aim is...

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Saints Cosma and Damiano Church

The Parish Church of Saints Cosma and Damiano, which was completed in...

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San Martino Swimming Complex

The San Martino Swimming Complex in Mendrisio has three open air pools...

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Stabio

Stabio pre-dates Roman occupation. Evidence of Etruscan, Roman and Langobard settlements, in...

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Vela Museum

Vincenzo Vela (1820-1891) the Ticinese sculptor had a country house constructed for...

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Villa Argentina

Villa Argentina is a stunning property which was constructed in 1872. The...

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Featured attractions

Baptistery of Riva San Vitale

The baptistery is situated in the heart of Riva San Vitale and...

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Breggia Gorge Park

Breggia Gorge Park lies along the river of the same name and...

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Capolago

Capolago lies on the shores of Lake Lugano, under the slopes of...

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Casima

Casima is an attractive small alpine village on the right side of...

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Castel San Pietro

Castel San Pietro takes its name from the old castle and the...

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Cave, The

Ursus spelaeus (the cave bear) used to live on Monte Generoso until...

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Chiesa Rossa

The Chiesa Rossa (Red Church) is located to the east of Ponte,...

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Coldrerio

Coldrerio’s history stretches far into the past. Prehistoric relics show the existence...

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Genestrerio

Genestrerio is located in the fertile area of Mendrisio known as Campagnadorna....

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Maroggia

Maroggia is believed to have been inhabited as far back as the...

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Melano

Melano was first documented in 799 and was an important lake port...

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Meride

Meride, although a small village, stretches to the picturesque region of Serpiano...

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Monte

Monte, a hamlet of Castel San Pietro, lies in the eastern part...

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Monte Generoso

Monte Generoso is known for its outstanding panoramic views. The peak can...

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Monte San Giorgio

Monte San Giorgio is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its...

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Morbio Superiore

Morbio Superiore is a village in the Muggio Valley. Although first documented...

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Muggio Valley

The Muggio Valley includes the villages of Bruzella, Cabbio, Caneggio, Casima, Castel...

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Observatory

The Path of the Planets starts from the east veranda of the...

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Park of the Penz Hill

Penz Hill is a wooded area extending over 245 hectares. The altitude...

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Riva San Vitale

Riva San Vitale is located on Lake Lugano at the base of...

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Rovio

Rovio sits on a terrace of Monte Generoso and is overlooked by...

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Salorino

Salorino village, located on the road to Monte Generoso, looks down on...

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San Vigilio

The chapel of San Vigilio di Rovio is situated on the highest...

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Tremona

The village is situated at the base of St. Agata, just seven...

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