Lake Lugano, Glacial lake in Ticino and Lombardy regions, Switzerland and Italy
Lake Lugano extends across 48.7 square kilometers between Switzerland and Italy, reaching depths of 288 meters in its northern section.
The lake's first documented reference dates to 590 AD when Gregory of Tours mentioned it as Ceresio, derived from the Latin word for cherry trees.
The waterfront combines Swiss and Italian influences through architecture, gardens, and promenades that connect local communities along both sides of the border.
The Società Navigazione del Lago di Lugano operates regular boat services connecting communities around the lake, including areas without road access.
Monte San Giorgio, adjacent to Lake Lugano, contains Triassic fossil deposits from 220 million years ago, documenting marine life from that period.
Location: Canton of Ticino
Location: Lombardy
Elevation above the sea: 271 m
Part of: Italy–Switzerland border, Northern Italian lakes
GPS coordinates: 46.00000,9.00000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:53
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