Free visit to the Monumental Monument of Morcote (Lake, Center, Churches, Scherrer Park)

MORCOTE

Tourist tour of the MONUMENTAL MORCOTE
(Village, monumental complex, and Scherrer park)

(Complete tour / 2h00-2h30)

1. Start – Pier / Lakeside

Starting point: Imbarcadero square

• A walk along the lakeside with Renaissance arcades and historic houses with loggias featuring historic columns: a testament to the time when Morcote was a bustling port.

PHOTOPOINT Stop

2. Piazza Granda and fountain

3. MONUMENTAL COMPLEX:
1. Church of San Antonio Abad
2. Church of Santa Maria del Sasso
3. Oratory of San Antonio de Padua
Climb 404 steps, among cypresses 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 orchards and gardens
Descend via the opposite staircase (more gradual)

6. Church - Oratory of San Roque and village center  
A charming walk through the small and characteristic alleys of the village, surrounded by all its ancient history.
Arrival at Piazza Granda.

6. Scherrer Park
A 10-minute walk from Piazza Granda.

Free parking and PHOTOPOINT:

7. Return to Piazza Granda.
The tour ends at Piazza Grande. There are public transport stops nearby.