Ticino is a landmark for culture and sport, with events on an international scale. Throughout the year, various types of events are held in the region: music and film festivals, concerts, sporting events and shows enliven the cultural life of Ticino and add an extra dimension to visitors' holidays.
Ticino is a Latin land: the Romans brought the vine to Ticino, and left important constructions (towns, bridges, and Alpine passes) behind them. The names of a number of towns such as Sonvico and Vico-Morcote are proof of this. After the Romans, many peoples tried to conquer Ticino because of its strategic location, and a number of battles were fought, until it became a Swiss canton in 1803. The culture and traditions of Ticino are the result of a combination of influences which make this canton unique.
