Free Tour of Monumental Morcote (Lakeside, Town Center, Churches, Scherrer Park)
Born in Lugano, I spent 25 years abroad, between Brazil and Africa. A former television producer for international travel programs, I now live in Morcote, Switzerland, where I work as a freelance photographer, painter, and tour guide.
Pickup
We'll meet at the benches at the Debarcadero (the pier where the boats dock), 50 meters from Piazza Granda. I'm wearing a green cap with "Freddie" written on it.
Description
MORCOTE
MONUMENTAL MORCOTE Sightseeing Tour
(Village, monumental complex and Scherrer Park)
(Full Tour / 2h00-2h30)
1. Start – Pier / Lakeside
Starting point: Imbarcadero square
- A walk along the lakeside with Renaissance porticoes and historic houses with historic columned loggias: a testament to the era when Morcote was a bustling port.
PHOTOPOINT stop
2. Piazza Granda and fountain
3. MONUMENTAL COMPLEX:
1. Church of Sant'Antonio Abate
2. Church of Santa Maria del Sasso
3. Oratory of St. Anthony of Padua
Climb up 404 steps, among cypress trees and panoramic views
PHOTOPOINT stop
4. Monumental Cemetery
Behind the church, direct access
- Art Nouveau statues, historic tombstones with poetic epitaphs.
- Among the most beautiful in Ticino, inspired by Italian cemeteries.
PHOTOPOINT stop
5. Descent – Path between vegetable gardens and gardens
Go down the opposite (more gradual) staircase
6. Church - Oratory of San Rocco and village center
An enchanting stroll through the small, characteristic alleys of the village, surrounded by all its ancient history.
Arrival in Piazza Granda.
6. Scherrer Park
A 10-minute walk from Piazza Granda.
Free parking and PHOTOPOINT:
7. Return to Piazza Granda.
The tour ends in Piazza Grande. Public transport stops nearby.