Viganello, Lugano

#27 among attractions in Lugano

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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. ()

Alternative names: Area: 0.46 mi²Coordinates: 46°0'60"N, 8°59'0"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Monte Brè, Museum of Cultures, St. George Church, Cornaredo Stadium.

0.6 miS
Sunny peak with funicular railways
Monte Brè, Lugano
15 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.
1.1 miS
Museum, Specialty museum
Museum of Cultures, Lugano
28 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 miS
46°0'9"N • 8°58'40"E
St. George Church, Lugano
26 min walk • Church
1.2 miNW
Football, Sport, Sport venue
Cornaredo Stadium, Lugano
30 min walk • Cornaredo Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Lugano, Switzerland. It is used mostly for football matches. It is a home ground of FC Lugano. The stadium is able to hold 15,000 people and was built in 1951. The stadium has 5,000 seats and 10,000 standing places. During the 1954 FIFA World Cup, it hosted one game.
0.7 miSE
46°0'38"N • 8°59'45"E
Chiesa dei Santi Fedele e Simone Martiri
19 min walk • Church
1.4 miSW
Natural history museum, Museum, Library
Biblioteca Cantonale di Lugano, Lugano
37 min walk • The main objective of the Cantonal Library of Lugano is to spread the Italian culture. For this purpose it leans particularly on the fields of literature and history. Besides this main task, the KBL is also responsible for the cantonal cultural...
0.9 miSW
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Castagnola-Cassarate, Lugano
23 min walk • Castagnola-Cassarate is a quarter of the city of Lugano, in the Swiss canton of Ticino. Until 1972, it was an independent municipality under the name Castagnola.
0.6 miS
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Brè-Aldesago, Lugano
15 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.
0.7 miNW
46°1'34"N • 8°58'36"E
Oratorio dei Santi Pietro e Paolo, Canobbio
19 min walk • Church
0.8 miW
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Pregassona, Lugano
21 min walk • Pregassona is a quarter of the city of Lugano, Switzerland. Pregassona was formerly a municipality of its own, having been incorporated into Lugano in 2004.
~1340 ftN
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Cureggia, Lugano
7 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Viganello?

Nearby attractions include Cureggia, Lugano (7 min walk), Chiesa Santa Maria di Pazzalino, Lugano (11 min walk), Monte Brè, Lugano (15 min walk), Brè-Aldesago, Lugano (15 min walk).

How to get to Viganello by public transport?

The nearest stations to Viganello:

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Lugano, Via Ciani • Lines: 076, 1524, 401, 437, 470, 474, 495, 497, K188, N474, N76 (27 min walk)
Castagnola, Posta • Lines: 631 (29 min walk)