Brè

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Brè is a village on the eastern slopes of the mountain of Monte Brè, in the Swiss canton of Ticino. Politically the village forms part of the Brè-Aldesago quarter of the city of Lugano, although until 1972 Brè-Aldesago was an independent municipality, known simply as Brè until 1953. ()

Coordinates: 46°1'0"N, 9°0'0"E

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TicinoSwitzerland

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Brè – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Monte Brè, Museo Doganale Svizzero, Museum of Cultures, St. George Church.

0.8 miSW
Sunny peak with funicular railways
Monte Brè, Lugano
21 min walk • Monte Brè is a scenic mountain located on the eastern flank of Lugano, a picturesque city in southern Switzerland. Known for its panoramic vistas and serene atmosphere, Monte Brè stands as a tranquil getaway and a haven for nature enthusiasts.
1.6 miSE
Museum
Museo Doganale Svizzero, Lugano
41 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque city of Lugano, Switzerland, the Museo Doganale Svizzero stands as a testament to the country's rich customs and border history. This museum, dedicated to showcasing the evolution of Swiss customs and the role of border control, offers...
1.3 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Museum of Cultures, Lugano
34 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque city of Lugano, Switzerland, the Museum of Cultures (Museo delle Culture) stands as a beacon of global heritage and artistic expression. This museum, with its tag firmly rooted in the realm of cultural exploration, invites visitors to embark...
1.4 miSW
46°0'9"N • 8°58'40"E
St. George Church, Lugano
37 min walk • Church
0.5 miSW
46°0'38"N • 8°59'45"E
Chiesa dei Santi Fedele e Simone Martiri
13 min walk • Church
1.1 miSW
Neighbourhood
Brè-Aldesago, Lugano
29 min walk • Brè-Aldesago is a quarter of the city of Lugano, in the Swiss canton of Ticino. It occupies the slopes and summit of Monte Brè, and contains the mountain villages of Brè, to the east of the summit, and Aldesago, to the west.
1.3 miNW
46°1'34"N • 8°58'36"E
Oratorio dei Santi Pietro e Paolo, Canobbio
34 min walk • Church
0.8 miW
Neighbourhood
Viganello, Lugano
21 min walk • Viganello is a quarter of the city of Lugano, Switzerland. Viganello was formerly a municipality of its own, having been incorporated into Lugano in 2004. It was first recorded in 1300 as de Viganello. The municipality also contained the village Albonago.
0.8 miW
Neighbourhood
Cureggia, Lugano
21 min walk • Cureggia is a quarter of the city of Lugano, Switzerland. Cureggia was formerly a municipality of its own, having been incorporated into Lugano in 2004. It was first recorded in 1329 as Curezia. Cureggia had 62 inhabitants in 1799, which decreased to 53 in 1850, 47 in 1900 and 24 in 1950. It then increased again, to 112 in 2000.
1.5 miNW
Neighbourhood
Soragno, Canobbio
38 min walk • Soragno is a village in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. It was first recorded in 1335 as Soragnio. The village, together with Davesco, constituted the former municipality Davesco-Soragno.
1.4 miSW
Neighbourhood
Castagnola, Lugano
36 min walk • Castagnola is a village on the northern shore of Lake Lugano, below the mountain of Monte Brè, in the Swiss canton of Ticino. Politically the village forms part of the Castagnola-Cassarate quarter of the city of Lugano, although until 1972 Castagnola-Cassarate was an independent municipality under the name Castagnola.