Prominence 135 m (443 ft) Elevation 925 m | Location Ticino, Switzerland Parent range Lugano Prealps | |
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Easiest route Hike or ride Monte Brè funicular Mountain range Lugano Prealps, Swiss Alps Similar Monte San Salvatore, Monte Tamaro, Monte Boglia, Monte Generoso, Sighignola | ||
Monte Brè (925 m) is a small mountain east of Lugano on the flank of Monte Boglia (1,516 m) with a view of the bay of Lugano and the Pennine Alps and the Bernese Alps. It is considered one of the sunniest points in Switzerland.
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Map of Monte Br%C3%A8, 6979 Lugano, Switzerland
Since 1912, the Monte Brè funicular has led from Lugano Cassarate to Monte Brè.
Brè VillageEdit
The village of Brè (800 m; population 300) lies on the eastern slope of Monte Brè and is connected to Lugano by bus service.
The village shows the typical Ticinese architectural style. The traditional communal washing fountain or "Lavatoio" is still preserved. In the center of the old village is the "Path of Art" with notable artists.
The Wilhelm Schmid Museum was the residence of the artist (1892–1971) and today contains a collection of his works. Schmid was the only Swiss painter of the northern Magical Realism style.