Top 10 Churches & Cathedrals in Canton of Ticino, Swiss Alps

September 1, 2021 Madelene Haan

This Italian-speaking region in Southern Switzerland is on the border with Italy. Bellinzona is the capital, and Lugano is the most important city in the canton, known for its beautiful waterfront, steep hillsides and gorgeous lake views. Castelgrande is a lovely medieval castle overlooking the city that has recently been restored. The Centovalli Railway is a scenic train that operates between Locarno, Switzerland and Domodossola, Italy, traveling through the breathtaking "Hundred Valleys." Lake Como is nearby, the home of People magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive,” George Clooney.
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1. Chiesa di San Lorenzo

via S. Materno 7, Losone 6616 Switzerland https://www.leparrocchie.ch/chiese-losone.html
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Chiesa di San Lorenzo

2. Chiesa romanica di San Carlo a Negrentino

Zona Leontica Paese, Leontica 6716 Switzerland https://www.ticino.ch/it/itineraries/details/La-chiesa-romanica-di-San-Carlo-a-Negrentino/138372.html
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Chiesa romanica di San Carlo a Negrentino

3. Church of S. Maria degli Angioli

piazza Bernardino Luini 6, Lugano 6900 Switzerland +41 91 922 01 12 http://www.ticino.ch/en/commons/details/Church-of-S-Maria-degli-Angioli-Lugano/2682.html
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4.5 based on 551 reviews

Church of S. Maria degli Angioli

Reviewed By petecmalta - Island of Malta, Malta

Walking along the beautiful lakeside, we decided to cross the road and visit this small church. Upon entering, we were quite surprised to see a beautiful fresco depicting the 'Passion and Crucifixion of Christ' covering the whole wall of the nave. As it turns out, this Renaissance fresco defined by its expressiveness and vividness is Switzerland's most famous.

4. Sacromonte e Santuario Madonna del Sasso

Convento Frati Cappuccini, Orselina 6644 Switzerland +41 91 743 62 65 http://www.madonnadelsasso.org/
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4.5 based on 352 reviews

Sacromonte e Santuario Madonna del Sasso

Reviewed By cj05black - Province of Pordenone, Italy

This Abbey and its setting is a feast for the eyes and the soul, too. The beauty of the well preserved frescoes and sculptured bible scenes in it are only rivaled by the glorious panorama of the city on the lake beneath, nestled on the foot of the mountain. The church and the Abbey is easily accessible and some of the works can be admired even on days, when it is closed for viewing. The silver hearts on the church walls, dedicated to the Madonna from grateful pilgrims for answered prayers, are something special I hadn't seen before. The Chirch is not difficult to find and visit. One can walk to it from the city, but this option is for the fit only. For the less athletic among us, there is the Funicular departing every 15 mins. The penultimate stop is for the Abbey. At the last stop there is a restaurant, where visitors could get meals and refreshments, while admiring the view below.

5. Church of San Sisinio

Foundation Prioria della Torre Via alla Torre 22,, Mendrisio 6850 Switzerland +41 91 825 64 10 [email protected] http://www.fondazionedellatorre.com
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Church of San Sisinio

6. Chiesa Santa Maria di Loreto

via Carlo Maderno 10, Lugano 6900 Switzerland
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4.5 based on 31 reviews

Chiesa Santa Maria di Loreto

7. Chiesa San Rocco Lugano

Piazza San Rocco, Lugano Switzerland +41 76 479 97 89
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4.5 based on 71 reviews

Chiesa San Rocco Lugano

8. Chiesa dei SS. Pietro e Paolo

Salita alla chiese, Biasca 6710 Switzerland +41 91 862 32 40 https://www.ticino.ch/it/commons/details/Chiesa-dei-SS-Pietro-e-Paolo/2844.html
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Chiesa dei SS. Pietro e Paolo

9. Chiesa di San Nicolao

Zona Chiesa 12, Giornico 6745 Switzerland http://www.giornico.ch/san-nicola
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Chiesa di San Nicolao

10. Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie

via Convento 5, Bellinzona 6500 Switzerland https://www.ticino.ch/it/commons/details/Chiesa-di-Santa-Maria-delle-Grazie/80199.html
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4.5 based on 29 reviews

Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie

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