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Stunning Lakeside

#mytraveldiary 🏞 1. Stunning Lakeside Location Morcote is nestled at the foot of Monte Arbostora, directly on Lake Lugano 🏔🌊. The village has romantic arcades, narrow stone lanes, and flower-covered balconies that give it a Mediterranean charm — a blend of Swiss precision and Italian soul 🇨🇭🇮🇹. Its lake promenade is calm, scenic, and perfect for strolling with views of mountains reflected in the water. 👉 The combination of lake, hills, and historic architecture makes it a picture-perfect spot 📸✨. 🕍 2. Rich History & Architecture Morcote was once an important trading port on Lake Lugano during the Middle Ages. The village still preserves elegant arcades, loggias, and stone houses from the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
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