Central commercial space in Lugano with windows

Lugano is a city in southern Switzerland, in the Ticino region, where Italian is spoken. Its mix of Swiss and Mediterranean culture is very close to that of the Lombardy region in northern Italy. This blend is reflected in both the architecture and the cuisine. The city lies on the northern shore of Lake Lugano, which is glacial in origin and surrounded by mountains. The main square, Piazza della Riforma, is surrounded by neoclassical pastel-colored buildings. It is rich in Lombard-style buildin...