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Introduction
22km (14 miles) W of Bellinzona; 40km (25 miles) N of Lugano This ancient town at the north end of Lake Maggiore is a vacation resort known for its mild climate. The rich Mediterranean vegetation includes camellias, magnolias, mimosa, wist... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There The nearest airport is at Lugano, 45 minutes away by train. The Locarno-Domodossola electric railway links Locarno with the Italian town of Domodossola. From here, you can continue to Brig in the Rhône Valley, through the... Continue reading »
Locarno Travel Experiences
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Cliff Diving and Naked People
The underground train out of Locarno ran under most of the city, it was very much like a subway for that leg. Outside of Locarno it retur... Continue reading »
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Castles in Bellinzona
We woke up early in the morning and got on a train to Bellinzona to explore the UNESCO world heritage site. A little background, there ar... Continue reading »
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Lugano
I can't remember the name of this church (sorry) , but it is backed up against a hotel being renovated on the road that is parallel&... Continue reading »
