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About Locarno
A lovely lakeside town, boasting several notable historic landmarks and cultural venues, as well as easy access to surrounding nature.
Locarno is the capital of the Locarno district, located on the northern tip of Lake Maggiore in the Swiss canton of Ticino, close to Ascona at the foot of the Alps. There are nine Swiss heritage site of national significance in Locarno. Three of the sites are churches, two are schools, with the Pinacoteca comunale Casa Rusca at piazza Sant’Antonio and the Casorella at Via Bartolomeo Rusca 5, making up the rest of the list. The entire city of Locarno is listed on the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites Locarno has a number of interesting sights that draw tourists year-round, including Astrovia Locarno, Astrovia Locarno, and Castello Visconteo.
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Hotel Belvedere Locarno
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Hotel Belvedere Locarno is a 4-star superior hotel on a beautiful sunny slope above Locarno and offers spectacular views of Lake Maggiore and the mountains, an indoor pool and modern wellness and fitness facilities.
All rooms are facing south and offer superb views. A large indoor swimming pool with outdoor part is available. Oasi Belvedere offers steam baths, laconium, fitness facilities and beauty treatments. Outdoor activities include petanque, outdoor chess and table tennis.
Within a few minutes by cable car or on foot you can reach the city centre (Piazza Grande) of Locarno, the lake or the railway station. A free shuttle service to and from the train station is available.
The Belvedere's restaurants serve delicious local and Mediterranean cuisine, which you can also enjoy on the garden terrace. Read more...
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Attractions in Locarno
- Pinacoteca Casa Rusca, Locarno
- Historic Center, Locarno
- Piazza Grande, Locarno
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