Swiss Towns / Episode 143
Lavertezzo
26 October 2026 · Ticino
What happened in this episode?
In episode 143, Lavertezzo was selected by the wheel and eliminated from the Swiss Towns series. The municipality finished in place 1'968 out of 2'110 participants. After this spin, 1'967 municipalities remained in the race.
Municipality profile
Lavertezzo lies in the canton of Ticino. It has 1'235 permanent residents and covers 0.89 km², which corresponds to around 1'388 residents per km².
- Canton: Ticino
- 1'235 permanent residents
- Area: 0.89 km²
Lavertezzo's two arches have stood since the 1600s.
A two-arch stone bridge from the 17th century defines the historic view of Lavertezzo Valle. Systematic granite quarrying began in 1873, adding another stone chapter to the valley.