Capolago, Riva San Vitale

Name: Capolago
Address: Riva San Vitale, Switzerland

#3 among attractions in Riva San Vitale

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Capolago is a village situated at the south-eastern extremity of Lake Lugano, in the Swiss canton of Ticino. Originally a municipality in its own right, Capolago is now a quarter of the municipality of Mendrisio, itself part of the district of Mendrisio. ()

Alternative names: Area: 0.68 mi²Coordinates: 45°54'10"N, 8°58'46"E

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Riva San Vitale Switzerland

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

Nearby attractions include: Monte San Giorgio, Monte Generoso Observatory, Valle di Muggio, Museo D'arte Mendrisio.

1.6 miNW
Forest mountain with trails and views
Monte San Giorgio
42 min walk • Monte San Giorgio, rising from the shores of Lake Lugano in Switzerland, is a mountain steeped in geological significance and prehistoric secrets. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, often referred to as a fossil treasure trove, offers a rare glimpse into marine life from...
2.5 miNE
Mountain, View point, Observatories and planetariums
Monte Generoso Observatory
64 min walk • The Monte Generoso Observatory used to be located atop Monte Generoso in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. As of season 2021 it has been moved to the Park im Grünen in Bern, also supported by the Migros Culture Percentage.
3.1 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Valle di Muggio
78 min walk • The Valle di Muggio is situated in Ticino in Switzerland and is the southernmost valley of the country. The name comes from the town of Muggio, which is the largest population centre in the valley. Roncapiano is the highest village in the valley, where the roads end.
2.1 miS
45°52'21"N • 8°59'17"E
Museo D'arte Mendrisio, Mendrisio
55 min walk • Art museum, Museum
2.2 miS
45°52'18"N • 8°58'8"E
Pinacoteca cantonale Giovanni Züst, Mendrisio
57 min walk • Art museum, Museum
0.4 miW
Church
Baptistery of St. John, Riva San Vitale
11 min walk • The Baptistery in Riva San Vitale dates back to the 5th century. It is the oldest Christian building in Switzerland and stands in the middle of the village of Riva San Vitale at the southern end of Lake Lugano in the canton of Ticino.
0.5 miNW
45°54'24"N • 8°58'11"E
Church of the Holy Cross, Riva San Vitale
14 min walk • Church
3.4 miNW
45°55'23"N • 8°54'51"E
Chiesa di Santa Maria del Sasso, Morcote
88 min walk • Church
2.1 miS
45°52'22"N • 8°59'17"E
Chiesa San Giovanni Battista, Mendrisio
55 min walk • Church
2.4 miS
45°52'7"N • 8°59'22"E
Chiesa di San Sisinio, Mendrisio
62 min walk • Church
3.5 miSE
45°51'31"N • 9°0'50"E
St. Peter's Church, Morbio Inferiore
89 min walk • Church