Monte San Salvatore, Summit and mountain in Ticino, Switzerland
Monte San Salvatore stands 912 meters above Lake Lugano, providing views across the water, surrounding mountains, and the city of Lugano below.
The funicular railway connecting Lugano to the mountain summit began operations in 1889 and continues to transport visitors to this elevation point.
The mountain holds religious significance with a cross at its peak, serving as a traditional pilgrimage destination for local communities in the Ticino region.
The mountain features numerous marked hiking trails that connect to neighboring peaks, with the funicular operating daily from morning until evening throughout the year.
The summit observation point allows visitors to see three countries: Switzerland, Italy, and on clear days, the distant peaks of Germany.
Location: Ticino
Elevation above the sea: 912 m
GPS coordinates: 45.97711,8.94730
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:12
Switzerland offers a multitude of remarkable sites in its alpine region. We focus here on the main riches of Switzerland's natural and architectural sites, including mountains, lakes, alpine passes, dams, and tourist attractions.
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Monte San Salvatore funicular
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Casa Camuzzi
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Castello Cattaneo
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Museum of Cultures (MUSEC)
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Santa Maria dei Ghirli
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Museo d'arte della Svizzera italiana
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Last judgement by Franco e Filippolo de Veris
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San Zenone
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Museum Hermann Hesse
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San Salvatore
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Sender Monte San Salvatore
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Chiesa-oratorio di San Pietro
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Aussichtsturm Monte San Salvatore
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San Cristoforo Church
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Museum of art Lugano
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Chiesa di San Siro
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Sant'Abbondio Cemetery in Gentilino
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San Zenone
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Hotel Splendide Royal
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Fondazione Gabriele e Anna Braglia
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La Meditazione
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San Siro Parish Church and Rectory
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Town hall of Campione d'Italia
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Biblioteca del Museo delle Culture
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Laurenti House
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