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The canton of Ticino
At the end of the canton of Uri, we must drive into the Gotthard tunnel to cross the Alps. With its 16.9 km underground, the Gotthard is the longest road tunnel in the world, linking Ticino with the rest of Switzerland and Switzerland to the rest of Europe.
City of Locarno
Locarno, a sunny bay on the shores of vast Lake Maggiore, 65 km long, this is the largest lake in Italy. Locarno, an exceptional climate, with its exotic flower species, rare in our latitudes. The city center is dominated by the majestic Piazza Grande, the Grand Place.
Bosco Gurin
At 1503 m, we reach the highest village in Ticino: Bosco Gurin. The road ends here, it's like the end of the world. Today, they continue to speak their own dialect, the "Walser Deutsch", a curious blend of Swiss German and Italian.
City of Lugano
Near the italian border, Lugano is the largest town in Ticino, with a population of 26 000. Nestled in the Alps, between Monte Bre and Monte Salvatore. The city stretches around the lake of the same name. Relaxation and idleness.
In the video "Ticino" (coming soon) :
- The Gotthard tunnel, the longest tunnel in the world
- Locarno, its lake, palm trees and film festival
- The mysterious Valle Maggia
- Bosco Gurin, the highest village of Ticino
- Lugano, the largest city of Ticino
- Melide, swiss miniatur (amusement park)
Canton of Ticino / Practical information :
Area : 2812 km2
Population : 328'580
Capital : Bellinzona
Language : Italian
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