Boarding now: Switzerland City-escapes

One way to best explore this lovely town is to walk around and along the Mediterranean-style promenade lined with nice cafés where people sip espresso and taste a slice of the region’s famous chestnut cake while enjoying the picturesque view of Lake Maggiore.

A narrow cobblestone street in the centre of the city leads to Borgo, the old town where the 16th-century Church of St. Peter and Paul is located. It’s home to the famous painting called The Coronation of the Virgin Mary by the artist Giovanni Serodine. Nearby are several galleries and shops that will delight art lovers.

Several festivals take place in this little town in autumn, among them the Classical Music Weeks, a special festival that celebrates the regional cuisine and the chestnut show. In September and October, the streets are filled with visitors who come here to enjoy the finest festivals of Switzerland.

Although it…