Mount San Salvatore

mountain, Switzerland

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Mount San Salvatore is a mountain located in southern Switzerland, near the town of Lugano. It stands at 912 meters (2,992 feet) above sea level. The mountain is situated along Lake Lugano, an alpine lake that straddles the border between Switzerland and Italy. Mount San Salvatore is one of the prominent natural landmarks surrounding Lugano, with Mount Brè to its east. The area around Lake Lugano, including Mount San Salvatore, is known for its scenic beauty and is a popular destination for tourism.12

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Lugano
; to the south is Mount San Salvatore (2,992 feet [912 meters]), and to the east is Mount Brè (3,035 feet [925 meters]). First mentioned in the 6th century, Lugano was occupied in 1499 by the French and was taken in 1512 by the Swiss. The center of Lugano canton…
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; to the south is Mount San Salvatore (2,992 feet [912 meters]), and to the east is Mount Brè (3,035 feet [925 meters]). First mentioned in the 6th century, Lugano was occupied in 1499 by the French and was taken in 1512 by the Swiss. The center of Lugano canton…
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