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Banca del Gottardo
Banca del Gottardo is a series of interconnected monoliths designed by Lugano's Mario Botta (born 1943 in Mendrisio to the south), who has made an international name for himself as a leading light in contemporary architecture. Best known for his work abroad (like San Francisco's Museum of Modern Art and the Kyobo Tower in Seoul), Botta has also left an indelible mark on and around Lugano.
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Casino
The grand 12-storey Casino was designed by Lugano's Mario Botta (born 1943 in Mendrisio to the south), who has made an international name for himself as a leading light in contemporary architecture. Best known for his work abroad (like San Francisco's Museum of Modern Art and the Kyobo Tower in Seoul), Botta has also left an indelible mark on and around Lugano.
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Cattedrale di San Lorenzo
The Cattedrale di San Lorenzo contains some fine frescoes and ornately decorated statues.
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Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angioli
The simple Romanesque Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angioli, against which a now crumbling former hotel was built, contains two frescoes by Bernardino Luini dating from 1529. Covering the entire wall that divides the church in two is a grand didactic illustration of the Crucifixion. The closer you look, the more scenes of Christ's Passion are revealed, along with others of him being taken down from the cross and his resurrection. The power and vivacity of the colours are astounding.
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Galleria Gottardo
Galleria Gottardo, the private foundation of the Banca del Gottardo, puts on exhibitions ranging from sculpture to photography.
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Lido
East of the Cassarate stream is the Lido, with beaches and a swimming pool. Pedalos near the boat landing can be rented by the hour.
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Museo Cantonale d'Arte
Established in 1987, the Museo Cantonale d'Arte celebrates art from the last century with particular emphasis on works by Ticino locals. It features painting, photography, sculpture, architecture and graphic art, making the museum a landmark within the region's cultural scene. If art is your thing, there's plenty to take in here.
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Museo d'Arte Moderna
There's creativity from the cutting edge at the Museo d'Arte Moderna. Housed in Villa Malpensata, it is one of the city's main art spaces.
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Museo del Cioccolato Alprose
Chomp into some cocoa culture at the Museo del Cioccolato Alprose. This is a great place to take the children or anyone with a sweet tooth. As well as getting a chocolate-coated history lesson, you can watch the sugary substance being made.
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Museo delle Culture Extraeuropee
About 1.7km from central Lugano is the Museo delle Culture Extraeuropee. The brew of tribal relics from far-off countries includes a collection of masks and statues soaked in sexuality.
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St Mary of the Angels
The simple Romanesque Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angioli contains two frescoes by Bernardino Luini dating from 1529. Covering the entire wall is a grand didactic illustration of the Crucifixion. The vivacity of the colours is astounding. Less alive is Luini's depiction of the Last Supper. Much of the remainder of the church is also gaily frescoed.
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Via Pretorio 9 (Cherry Building)
The pink brick Mario Botta office block is known to locals as the Cherry Building because of the cherry tree planted on the roof. It was designed by Lugano's Mario Botta (born 1943 in Mendrisio to the south), who has made an international name for himself as a leading light in contemporary architecture. Best known for his work abroad (like San Francisco's Museum of Modern Art and the Kyobo Tower in Seoul), Botta has also left an indelible mark on and around Lugano.
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