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B2
G3
CHIESA DI SANTA MARIA DEGLI ANGIOLI
(St Mary of the Angels; Piazza Luini; 7am-6pm)
This simple Romanesque church contains two
frescos by Bernardino Luini dating from 1529. Covering the entire wall that divides the
church in two is a grand didactic illustration of the crucifixion of Christ. The closer you
look, the more scenes of Christ's Passion are revealed. The power and vivacity of the col-
ours are astounding.
| Church
MUSEO DEL CIOCCOLATO ALPROSE
(
www.alprose.ch
;
Via Rompada 36, Caslano; adult/child Sfr3/1; 9am-5.30pm Mon-Fri, to 4.30pm Sat &
Sun)
Chomp into some cocoa culture at this choc-crazy museum - a sure-fire hit with kids.
Whiz through chocolate history, watch the sugary substance being made and enjoy a free
tasting. The shop, cunningly, stays open half an hour longer. Take the Ferrovia Ponte
Tresa train (Sfr7).
| Museum
LUNGOLAGO
This lakefront promenade necklaces the shore of glassy Lago di Lugano, set against a
backdrop of rugged mountains. Linden and chestnut trees provide welcome shade in sum-
mer, while tulips, camellias and magnolias bloom in spring. The flower-strewn
centrepiece is
Parco Civico
( 6am-11pm; admission free)
, where peach-hued
Villa Ciani
(
10am-6pm Tue-Sun)
hosts regular art exhibitions.
| Gardens
Activities
Swimming, sailing, wakeboarding and rowing on the lake, as well as hiking in the sur-
rounding mountains and valleys, are popular summer pursuits - the tourist office has de-
tails.
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