Sightseeing in Locarno - what to see. Complete travel guide
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Locarno is a great place for an active family vacation. The city has many attractions and interesting entertainment centers. Its main attraction is the ancient castle Visconti – an amazing …
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Ethnic cuisine of Locarno is a traditional fondue, fragrant wines and simple but rich dishes. The city boasts gastronomic establishments of different trends that is why choosing a proper …
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Locarno is a distinctive Swiss town known to many travelers thanks to the annual film festival taking place here. Today, it is one of the most significant in the world. For the first time, …
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Locarno is an astonishing city with hot Italian temper. The first reference about the city dates back to the 8th century. The city has preserved the historical landmarks of different epochs. …
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Survived castles around Locarno
♥ Castle 'Castello Visconteo' , 0.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Cuasso al Monte Castle' Cuasso al Monte, 26 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Caldè Castle' Caldè, 26.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Frascarolo Castle' Induno Olona, 35.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Velate Tower' Varese, 36.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castello Visconteo' , 0.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Cuasso al Monte Castle' Cuasso al Monte, 26 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Caldè Castle' Caldè, 26.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Frascarolo Castle' Induno Olona, 35.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Velate Tower' Varese, 36.5 km from the center. On the map
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National and city parks around Locarno
♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale della Val Grande' , 30.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Monte San Giorgio' , 30.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch' , 65.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale della Val Grande' , 30.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Monte San Giorgio' , 30.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch' , 65.9 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Locarno from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Borromeo Palace
From the series “The Most Wonderful Castles and Palaces”![](../../extreme/img/w300/borromeo-palace_1.jpg)
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Distance from Locarno center - 36.7 km.
A unique feature of the beautiful palace, hidden behind its unobtrusive walls, is the unique interiors, which include the rare marble and wood varieties, gold and precious stones. Throne Hall is considered to be the most magnificent, and in the Gobelinsaal you can see the unique masterpieces of Flemish art embroidered with gold. On the lower floor of the building are the unique shell caves decorated with the natural stalactites and shells of the whimsical forms. Isola Bella Island and the wonderful Palace have served as a venue for classical music concerts for several years. …
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Verzasca Dam
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Distance from Locarno center - 5.2 km.
In recent years, the jump price is around 255 Swiss francs at the time of the day. Tourists who want to jump in the night will pay a bit more. Verzasca is considered to be the purest river on Earth. The water is so pure that the view can reach 15 meters. This remarkable area is fabulous, especially in the spring, when the hills surrounding the river are lush with vegetation and flowers. …
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Expo 2020 in Dubai Was Visited by More Than 7 Million Visitors
If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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