Locarno is located in the Canton of Ticino "Switzerland" and overlooks the northern shore of Lake Maggiore on the slopes of the surrounding AlpsA renowned tourist destination, thanks to a favorable climate, which makes it the warmest city in Switzerland, and to the presence of the lake. The most important event is the Film Festival, founded in 1946; together with Venice and Cannes it is the oldest Film Festival.
What to visit? is certainly worth a visit The Visconti Castlethe castle seems to date back to the 13th century, even if testimonies report its construction in 1342. Inside it houses the Civic Archaeological Museum, this is because Locarno boasts the first settlements in prehistoric times, more precisely in the of the Bronze Age (around the year 1000 BC) and indicating a continuous presence also in the subsequent Iron Age. Piazza GrandeRenaissance-style square surrounded by ancient Lombard-style buildings and porticoes, which host shops, bars and restaurants.Don't miss the collegiate church of Sant'Antonio Abate and the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Sasso.After a day dedicated to the sacred, at night, for gambling enthusiastsLocarno also offers a dose of the profane with the Grand Casinò Locarno, hoping that the saints will help their luck.
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