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Parco Civico

ViaCanova at Corso Elvensia, Lugano, Switzerland
Ranked #1 of 11 attractions in Lugano
4.5 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
Type: Parks
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Como Italy
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Nice clean and safe for kids, liked the playground. Very relaxing atmosphere More

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Great place to chill out. You can spend an hour or two relaxing on the bench and looking on the beautiful lake and mountains. Multicolor poppies this spring are impressive. Buy delicious lemon ice cream near the entrance when you get there from the city center via the lakefront. More

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Lugano, Switzerland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Great park downtown Lugano right on the lake with a lovely view, beautiful gardens and a nice playground for the kids. In town on Via Nassa, grab a pretzel sandwich, slice of pizza or panini, then walk to the park to enjoy your meal with a lovely view. More

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Orebro, Sweden
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012
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There is not all that much to say about it but it quite a beautiful place to walk around or just sit on a bench and relax. More

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Zug, Switzerland
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101 reviews 101 reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012
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Lugano disappointed me because it is an overly built place, all around the lake you have a jungle of buildings and a horrific traffic! This park is an oasis in all that chaos. It is beautifully kept, too bad that there is part of it near a very polluted bit of the lake and the smell is horrendous. Other than... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012
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We stopped by in Lugano for a few hours as we got in from Italy en route to Luzern. We took the funicular train down to the shore and just strolled around in the late afternoon sun. The park was so pretty and I liked looking at what was once old villas. Feeding the swans and ducks is a nice... More

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Lugano, Switzerland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012
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Probably one of the greatest parks in Switzerland. Incredible attention to the care of flowers which are changed seasonally. Many ducks and swans asking for bread. They come really close since they're accustomed to be fed by locals as well as tourists. Unfortunately right now the park is undergoing some modifications, but only to make it even nicer in the... More

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Toronto, Canada
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

Very relaxing walk with beautiful flora, scenery and views. More

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London, United Kingdom
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67 reviews 67 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
109 helpful votes 109 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2011
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Obviously not much to do here, but it was a fantastic way of stretching legs after a long flight. It was in beautiful autumn colour, and was fresh after a light rain. Really, really enjoyed it. More

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Marbella/Miami
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188 reviews 188 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
99 helpful votes 99 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011

jist gorgeous.stroll around,have a capuccino in the nearby cafes and just enjoy being in europe !!! beautiful place More

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