Lugano, Canton Ticino, Switzerland

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Lugano, with 54,000 residents, is the largest city in the canton of Ticino. It is located on the beautiful Lake Lugano, 30 minutes north of the Italian border and one hour north of Milan. The city feels completely different than German-speaking Switzerland, but the prices, cleanliness, well-dressed people, and Ferraris remind you that you are still in Switzerland.

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Funicolare
For the lazy Swiss and tourists who want to get from the train station on the hill to the old city at the bottom. Lugano is a bit like San Francisco with the steep hills. A one-way ride costs 1.10 Swiss Francs, and is the only thing in Switzerland that will not empty your wallet.

Designer stores
It's Sunday--everything is closed