Switzerland · City guides
Lugano
Lugano is a lakeside city in Ticino, the Italian-speaking part of southern Switzerland, and is the largest Italian-speaking city in Switzerland and outside Italy. Part of a temperate micro-climate, Lugano offers palm trees, picturesque boulevards, stunning views of the lake and the Alps, and plenty of opportunity for outdoor and indoor activities. It is the economic center of Ticino and the third-largest banking center in the country.
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- Currency
Currency
Swiss Franc (CHF)- Language
- Romansh
Language
Romansh, German, Italian - Time zones
UTC+1
UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)- Power plugs
- Type C
Power plugs
Type C, SN 441011 · 230 V - Getting around
Drive on the right
Drive on the right
- Visa (US citizens)
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Entry requirements on travel.state.gov
Switzerland · Population: 63K · Calling code: +41
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