Fun facts about Lugano
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The toponym Lugano was first recorded in 804 AD as Luanasco.
Lugano
Switzerland
Lugano is a city and municipality within the Lugano District in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. It is the largest city in both Ticino and the Italian-speaking region of southern Switzerland. Lugano has a population of 62,315, and an urban agglomeration of over 150,000. It is the ninth largest Swiss city.
From the “Name and coat of arms” section
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The shores of Lake Lugano have been inhabited since the Stone Age.
Lugano
Switzerland
Lugano is a city and municipality within the Lugano District in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. It is the largest city in both Ticino and the Italian-speaking region of southern Switzerland. Lugano has a population of 62,315, and an urban agglomeration of over 150,000. It is the ninth largest Swiss city.
From the “History” section
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Lugano is one of the warmest places in Switzerland, with a humid subtropical climate.
Lugano
Switzerland
Lugano is a city and municipality within the Lugano District in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. It is the largest city in both Ticino and the Italian-speaking region of southern Switzerland. Lugano has a population of 62,315, and an urban agglomeration of over 150,000. It is the ninth largest Swiss city.
From the “Geography and climate” section
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Lugano was the host city of the first-ever Eurovision Song Contest in 1956.
Lugano
Switzerland
Lugano is a city and municipality within the Lugano District in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. It is the largest city in both Ticino and the Italian-speaking region of southern Switzerland. Lugano has a population of 62,315, and an urban agglomeration of over 150,000. It is the ninth largest Swiss city.
From the “History” section
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The area surrounding Lugano is home to over 300 kilometres of mountain biking trails, the largest net of trails in Switzerland.
Lugano
Switzerland
Lugano is a city and municipality within the Lugano District in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. It is the largest city in both Ticino and the Italian-speaking region of southern Switzerland. Lugano has a population of 62,315, and an urban agglomeration of over 150,000. It is the ninth largest Swiss city.
From the “Tourism” section
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