INTRODUCTION     TOWNS AND VILLAGES     TRANSPORT     HOW TO GET THERE     INTRODUCTION     MONTE GENEROSO     MONTE SAN GIORGIO     THE PARK OF THE BREGGIA GORGE     MUGGIO VALLEY     PARK OF THE PENZ HILL     THE PRE MURIN PARK     FORTHCOMING EVENTS     RECURRING EVENTS     SPECIAL EVENTS     TICINO, LAND OF CYCLING     MEETING FACILITIES     INTRODUCTION     MUSEUMS     ART GALLERIES     HISTORICAL BUILDINGS     CINEMA TEATRO CHIASSO     WALKS     MOUNTAIN-BIKE PATHS     THEMATICS PATHS     TREKKING     GUIDED EXCURSIONS Towns and villages Arogno Arogno Arzo Balerna Besazio Bissone Brusino Arsizio Bruzella Cabbio Caneggio Capolago Casima Castel San Pietro Chiasso Coldrerio Genestrerio Ligornetto Maroggia Melano Mendrisio Meride Monte Morbio Inferiore Morbio Superiore Muggio Novazzano Rancate Riva San Vitale Rovio Sagno Salorino Stabio Tremona Vacallo The large commune of Arogno extends along the banks of the Ceresio, up to the reaches of Monte Sighignola and the crest of Monte Generoso, where it borders with Italy. The heart of the village is set on a terrace protected by the surrounding hillsides. Other splendid terraces with panoramic views surround the village, descending to the village of Pugerna. The community is fortunate enough to have been the birthplace of several well-known artists, such as the Artarias, the Colombos, and above all, Adamo d’Arogno, famous for the Cathedral in Trento. From the 12th century onwards quite a few artists acquired their fame as architects, sculptors or painters, working with the masters of Campione in Italy, in France, in Poland, and as far away as Russia. Interesting buildings: Parish Church of St. Stephen (16th and 17th c.), an example of baroque architecture typical of the canton. The Chapel of St. Rocco (medieval church hall). The Chapel of St. Vitale (documented since 780AD ). Several houses in the village dating from various periods, as well as public fountains, especially the hexagonal fountain dedicated to Adamo d’Arogno. Excursions: Excursions to Monte Crocetta, to Monte Sighignola and to Monte Generoso. Walk to Pugerna and Caprino along the banks of the lake. Points of special interest: Springs gushing from the rock [Cà del farée e Böss]; Valmara Gorge. Altitude: 606 m. above sea level Population: 1'000 Surface: 8,53 km2 Distances: Lugano : 16 km Lanzo d'Intelvi: 3 km Town Hall: +41 91 649 74 37 www.arogno.ch comune@arogno.ch Transport (symbols):