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Surrounding Area TASIS campus commands a spectacular view of Lake Lugano from the gentle hillside villages of Certenago and Montagnola. The seclusion and beauty of the grounds provide an ideal location for an international yet intimate community.
Switzerland... | • | is small, safe, beautiful, and peaceful, with a location at the very heart of Europe | | • | has four official languages: German, French, Italian, and Romansh | | • | is divided into 23 cantons (or states), including Ticino, the southernmost Canton, where TASIS is located | | • | has warm welcoming, optimistic, and active people |
Ticino...| • | is the southernmost of Switzerland's 23 cantons, tucked into the Lake Region of northern Italy | | • | has picturesque landscapes, charming cities and villages, and friendly, hospitable people | | • | is the only canton in which the official language is Italian | | • | has four regions and three main cities | | • | has a unique blend of Swiss and Italian cultures |
Lugano...| • | is the third largest financial center in Switzerland | | • | has a Mediterranean climate that makes it a favorite tourist destination | | • | hosts a wide variety of cultural events and exhibitions, including an internationally renowned jazz festival, and several museums | | • | has been favored by writers and artists for its beautiful setting |
Montagnola... | • | is the hometown of TASIS | | • | is situated on the Collina d'Oro, overlooking the city and Lake Lugano | | • | possesses a beautiful Baroque church, a grocery store, a post office, six restaurants, and a pharmacy | | • | has two large parks and many delightful walks in the area | | • | is the site of Nobel Laureate novelist/painter Herman Hesse's home, now a museum |
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