Grenzland Tessin

Ticino is both a fragile transit landscape and one of the most beautiful regions in Europe. It is located on the southern edge of Switzerland but is also part of the Milan/Lombardy metropolitan area. Openness and distinction have characterized the canton for centuries. "Borderland Ticino" describes the key developments from 1945 to the present. Whether in economy, transportation infrastructure, politics, or culture – it has been marked by breathtaking progress as well as misunderstandings and missed opportunities.

The author sheds light on the canton from within and illustrates the tumultuous relationship history with the rest of Switzerland. The result is a multifaceted book that tells far more than just the story of a dream destination with palm trees under the southern sun. This is emphasized by the photographs of the renowned Ticinese photographer Alberto Flammer.