Its typical narrow streets, the porticoes of the ancient aristocratic houses, prestigious architectural monuments and a lush, subtropical vegetation make Morcote the veritable “Pearl of the Ceresio”.
Scherrer Gardens in Morcote were built between 1930 and 1956 by tradesman Herman Arthur Scherrer, from the Sankt Gallen canton, a collector and eclectic traveller.
His travels served as an inspiration for building architectural structures within the garden: they stretch out across numerous levelled terraces, bursting with lush vegetation and located in a breathtaking location, recreating an ambience with specific cultural references allowing you to identify the country of origin right away.
Morcote has received several awards over the years. In 2023, it was recognized as "Best Tourism Villages" by the UNWTO (World Tourism Organization), among nearly 260 applications from over 60 countries.
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