* Legendary secret safes of countries, monarchs, oligarchs and Hollywood stars are hidden behind the facades of local mansions. Lugano is one of the top 3 main banking centers in Switzerland, famous for its landscapes, gourmandism and special, well-sustained slowness. The 70 km journey from Milan to Lugano is an adventure in itself. The landscape is gradually changing, the road is increasingly surrounded by mountains, and the Ponte Diga di Melide offers panoramic views of the bends of Lake Lugano. Impeccable style, endless variety of flowering plants, divine aroma of chocolate, turquoise reflection of mountains in the lake surface are just the first emotions from meeting with Lugano. Let's take a walk along Via Cattedrale of the Old Town, compare the three portals (nobility, birds and death) of Cattedrale di San Lorenzo. If desired, we will take the funicular up to the upper town to admire the view of the cathedral bell tower, the city, the mountains and the lake. We'll walk through the tangled streets, walk around the perimeter of the main square with the magistrate and the shops of Piazza della Riforma. Let's taste the sweet clear Fontana Mocetti water and go along the embankment to the magnificent Villa Ciani botanical garden with an exquisite portal at the edge of the azure water. We will definitely visit local pastry shops and chocolate shops, appreciate the inaccessibility of banks and new collections of global fashion brands. Let's make a selfie stop at the Ponte del Diavolo. If we're lucky with the weather, we'll definitely take the funicular up to the Monte Brè or Monte San Salvatore observation deck. Magnificent Switzerland has just opened the doors to its special world, and there are many new discoveries and paths ahead. Impressions are priceless, make sure of this after exploring Switzerland and Lugano.