Mendrisio

Mendrisio is a city in the Southern part of Switzerland, in Canton Ticino.

Mendrisio is the capital of Switzerland's southernmost district, called Mendrisiotto (which roughly comprises all Swiss territory to the South of Lake Lugano).

Mendrisio is the seat of the [Accademia di Architettura]of the University of Italian speaking Switzerland (USI).

Mendrisio is called in Italian "il magnifico borgo" (the magnificent town) due to its numerous elegant historical buildings. For two decades the town has had a pioniering role in promoting electric cars. The city's surroundings are the main wine growing regions in Canton Ticino.

The city is also known for its typical Good Friday procession, when a live recreation of Christ's passion is enacted (without any blood or violence), and also for the grape festival (called "Sagra dell uva") which takes place in the late september.

In 2002 the population was 6,127.

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