Lugano

Lugano is a small city in the Italian speaking part of Switzerland in the Canton of Ticino. Piazza Manzoni is the main square in the old town area.

 
 
The weather is always warmer than Zürich, but it was pretty windy so we were still wrapped up pretty well.

 
I had lunch at Piazza Manzoni.

 
Then walked around the area. Stopped at a cafe for cappuccino.

 
 
Then walked back to Piazza Manzoni to find a band playing there.

 
 
 

Overall a very pleasant afternoon. Lugano is supposed to be a summer place - but it was wonderful even in February. Besides everything seemed to be on sale and was a lot cheaper than in Zürich.

I did see these in many places, but I have no idea what they are - anyone know?

 
There was also an antiques market (or garage sale?) going on in the neighborhood the next day.