What to do in Paradiso

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Paradiso

Places to Visit in Paradiso

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Top places to visit

1. Villa del Balbianello

Villa del Balbianello is set in a commanding location on the edge of a wooded promontory that juts out from the coastline. Stroll around the handsome building befitting this striking setting and find well-landscaped gardens and an interesting museum.
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Lake Como showing a bay or harbour, a coastal town and boating

2. Lake Lugano

Straddling the border between Switzerland and Italy, Lake Lugano offers the best of both countries. Enjoy its year-round Mediterranean climate and sparkling blue waters while majestic snowcapped mountains beckon in the distance.
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Enjoy the stunning scenery, Mediterranean climate and charming villages of this lake on the Swiss-Italian border.

3. Como-Brunate Funicular

The Funicular Como-Brunate is an historic funicular railway that connects the lakeside town of Como with the pretty alpine village of Brunate. Admire sweeping views of Lake Como and rugged hills as you climb, and then traverse the countryside surrounding Brunate.
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Como-Brunate Funicular which includes a bay or harbour and a bridge

4. Piazza Cavour

Elegant and animated Piazza Cavour is Como’s main square and a focal point of the city’s historic center. It is a place to enjoy views of Lake Como and its surrounding hills, to admire striking architecture and to be part of festivals and cultural events.
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Piazza Cavour which includes a ferry, a marina and a coastal town

5. Piazza Grande

Visit Locarno’s town center, Piazza Grande, a rambling 19th-century square that was once occupied by the waters of Lake Maggiore. Today, picturesque buildings and important landmarks line the historic square. Each August it is transformed into one of the world’s premier open-air cinemas during the Locarno Film Festival. A trip to Locarno isn’t complete without a day spent meandering across the cobbled surface of the enormous square.
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Home to one of Europe’s most picturesque outdoor cinemas, this town square is the cultural hub of Locarno.

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