Cathedral of San Lorenzo
Cattedrale di San Lorenzo
Lugano's cathedral, with a white Renaissance-style facade and a forecourt overlooking the old town's rooftops and the lake.
The Cathedral of San Lorenzo sits on the hillside below the train station. It was founded in the Middle Ages, and in the early 16th century it received an elegant marble Renaissance facade. The interior features frescoes and Baroque decoration. The terrace in front overlooks the red-tiled roofs of the old town and Lake Lugano, and it is often the first stop for visitors who step off the train. It is about a 3-minute walk downhill from the station, or you can take the funicular from in front of the station down to the old town, stopping to visit along the way. Admission is free, but please keep quiet during services.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–18:30
Nearby sights
- Via Nassa
- Piazza della Riforma
- Lake Lugano Boat Trips
- Santa Maria degli Angioli
- LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
- Parco Ciani & Lakefront
- Monte San Salvatore
- Museo Hermann Hesse