The District in Numbers
Population

5'237

Geographical Area

0.65 km²

History of Besso

The growth of Besso as a residential area dates back to the late 19th century and is linked to the opening of the Gotthard Railway (1882) and the construction of Lugano station, located on the San Lorenzo hill plateau...

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Panoramica della Chiesa di San Nicolao della Flüe - @ Alessandro Rabaglio
Report to the Ufficio quartieri

The Ufficio quartieri (District Office) forwards reports from citizens to the various services of the Administration.

It is therefore possible to submit reports, complaints, or send suggestions to the Ufficio quartieri through the Online Desk.

Neighborhood Police Officers
Ivan

Ivan, Sergeant

Neighborhood Police Officers are the first point of contact and reference for citizens with the Police in the area...

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Events in the District

Dialoghi intelligenti: insegnanti e apprendenti nell’era dell’IA
27 March 2025

Scuola universitaria federale per la formazione professionale SUFFP

BiblioWeekend 2025: le parole uniscono mondi
29 March 2025

Biblioteca dei Ragazzi di Besso

Jam Session
29 March 2025

Jazz In Bess

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