Church roof terrace
The summit viewpoint.
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Monte San Salvatore is a 912 metre mountain rising above Lake Lugano and the city of Lugano in southern Switzerland. Its funicular station at the foot lies about 2 km from the city centre and 62 km north of Milan in a straight line. A funicular opened in 1890 links the lakeside district of Paradiso with the summit, with passengers changing cars halfway at Pazzallo. It usually runs from spring to autumn. On the summit stands a small church with a viewing platform on its roof, and on the southern slope lies the village of Carona, known for the exotic plants of the San Grato park. From the top, the blue arms of Lake Lugano wind between green mountains, the long Melide causeway crosses the water, and the city curves around its bay below. On clear days the snowy peaks of the Alps line the horizon, Monte Rosa among them. Most visitors ride the funicular up and stroll around the summit, and some walk down to Carona and on to Morcote on the lakeshore. There is a restaurant with a terrace at the top; check the funicular's operating dates before you go.
The summit viewpoint.
Across the lake.
San Grato park.
Paradiso, Lugano, Canton of Ticino, Switzerland
It usually runs from spring to autumn; check the dates.
Yes, to Carona and on to Morcote.