Beginning at the very south of the city, Via Nassa is one block in from the waterfront and curves with Lugano’s bay as it enters the old centre of the city.
Here you can get some serious shopping done on a street with a long line of arcades that go back to the 17th century.
In the past, those arcades provided a sheltered place out for stall-holders to trade,. Now they’re a cool way to get around in summer, and upmarket boutiques, jewellery shops, department stores, food emporia and cafes are all hiding under the arches.
