The main point of many excursion programs in Locarno is Piazza Grande. For many years, it has been the center of the cultural and business life of the city. All significant ceremonial events take place on this street. You can see beautiful historical buildings around it. Next to the square, there is a picturesque promenade, which is the focus of numerous restaurants, cafes and entertainment venues.
The city has preserved many religious monuments of various periods. An interesting site for visiting is the New Church. It is a vivid example of Baroque style. In this church, the original interior with a lot of refined ornaments is completely preserved.
No less interesting is the Church of St. Francis, in which the unique frescos of the famous painter Baldassare Carrari are preserved. In addition to its formation, this church is interesting for the religious artifacts stored within its walls. In a church named after Saint Anthony, visitors can see the incredibly spectacular and original altar on which the dying Jesus is depicted. Amazing works of art and Christian relics are hidden in each of the churches.
Fans of walks in historical places will be interested to make an excursion to the Visconti Castle. This defensive structure was built in the 15th century. The castle got its name from the name of a large clan, which for many years stood at the head of Milan. The castle is perfectly preserved after more than 500 years of existence. Now, it has an interesting museum. Its visitors will have the opportunity to see interesting archaeological exhibits, some of which date back to the Bronze Age. Here is also stored a rich collection of glass products made in the historic workshops of Locarno.
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