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Piazza della Riforma
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Piazza della Riforma

Getting around: Piazza della Riforma is in the heart of central Lugano, a 10-minute walk from the train station and directly on the edge of the lakefront promenade.
Hours: No fixed hours as an open public square; surrounding cafés and restaurants keep their own hours, generally open into the evening.

Piazza della Riforma is Lugano's main square, a large open plaza lined with arcaded cafés and restaurants and dominated on one side by the neoclassical town hall (Palazzo Civico). It functions as the social hub of the city — the outdoor tables fill up through the day and evening, and it hosts markets, concerts and public events depending on the season.

It's less a sight to specifically visit than the natural gathering point of any walk through central Lugano, well positioned between the old town's shopping streets and the lakefront.

Piazza della Riforma FAQs

What's the best time to visit?

Evening, when the outdoor cafés fill up and the square is at its liveliest.

Is there an entrance fee?

No, it's a free open public square.

Are there events held here?

Yes, markets, concerts and public events take place depending on the season.

Is it a good place to eat?

Yes, it's lined with arcaded cafés and restaurants, though prices tend to be higher given the central location.

Is it near the lakefront?

Yes, it sits right at the edge of the lakefront promenade.

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