 Ticino is the most southern Swiss canton that takes its name from the river Ticino, that flows through the Lake Maggiore. The capital of Ticino is Bellinzona situated near the junction of roads from the St. Gotthard and the San Bernardino Pass. Among the major tourist attractions Ascona has developed from a small fishing village into one of the Switzerland’s most popular holiday resort. The artist‘s colony of Ascona attracted many leading artists and writers towards it. On a trip to Ticino one can not forget to travel Bernin Express which is the highest railway traversal in the Alps and is the steepest rail stretches in the world with out cogwheel operation and among the major tourist attractions of Ticino. Locarno one of the famous towns of Ticino has warmest climate in Switzerland. It is located on the northern shore of Lago Maggior. The pilgrimage Church of Madonna del Sasso is located above the Locarno in Orselina is the most notable sight is Locarno boasts an extraordinary view of the city lakes and the mountain. Lugano lies on the bay of the northern side of Lake Lugano are surrounded by numerous mountains offering splendid viewpoints. Due to its mild climate it is one of the popular tourist destination in spring that attracts thousands of visitors. Among the other major attractions one can not forget to visit Monte Generoso peak situated at the height of 1,704 m offers the splendid views of valleys, lakes, towns and mountains. A cogwheel train takes the visitors from Capolago up to the Monte Generoso leads towards numerous hiking trails and educational paths. Tenero is a small but well known town of Ticino situated on the shores of Lake Maggiore and is famous tourist destination due to its interesting culture and artistic galleries of Fraccia Oratory and Matasci Gallery which are worth visiting.
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