Cugnasco-Gerra
Cugnasco-Gerra is a Swiss municipality established in 2008 as the result of the merger of the municipalities of Cugnasco and Gerra Verzasca, which also comprises the territories of Gerra Piano and Agarone. The entire area (at the north end of Lake Maggiore - the plain where the Ticino River flows into the lake and the first north-west slopes of the mountains) is surrounded by beautiful vineyards giving it a unique atmosphere. The territory of Gerra Verzasca is also known for its chestnut groves.
Tourism in Cugnasco-Gerra
Due to the many territories it encompasses, Cugnasco-Gerra has several attractive architectural sites. It’s interesting to know that there are over 20 km between the two towns in the same municipality (Gerra Piano, which is sheltered by the Magadino Plain, and Gerra Valle, a mountainside-village in Verzasca Valley at over 800 m asl).
The parish church in Gerra Piano by architect Cavadini is worth visiting, as is the press in Agarone which was built in 1671 and was put back in order in 1965.
Gerra Verzasca is characteristic for its bell tower, which is located on a high ground and appears to dominate the village. The original church was buried by a landslide in the 1500’s, while the second one was swept away by the flooding Verzasca River in August 1817. Visitors in the village can admire several houses built as early as the 15th century.
Events and entertainment in Cugnasco-Gerra
The various hamlets of Cugnasco-Gerra and the area of La Monda behind the river are excellent starting points for beautiful, adventurous excursions.
As for events, carnival is always long-awaited, which here is called Sciavatt e Gatt. Sciavatt is the nickname of inhabitants in Cugnasco and Gatt of those in Gerra. It has become increasingly important since it was founded in 1989; the event started with 1 day of celebrations the first year and the last edition had 5 days of festivities.
