You won't believe that this is Switzerland! Walking in Locarno (Ticino)

Locarno is a Swiss town on the shores of Lago Maggiore. Its famous for its Italian flair (dolce vita), wonderful location among hills and the lake and its yearly film festival. Because of its warm climate, Locarno is also called the city of flowers. The Piazza Grande, the popular main square, is perfect for a coffee or a lunch. The old town, just behind the square, is full of boutiques and small alleys. If you go higher up the hills you get a great view of the surroundings, even the neighbouring city of Ascona. If you wan to go even higher up, you can visit Madonna del Sasso (famous pilgrimage church) or up to Cardada, the mountain behind Locarno. If you visit Locarno, you will be at a great hub to explore the Canton of Ticino. Best you start with the neighbouring city of Ascona () or you head up the Maggia Valley to traditional stone villages such as Sabbione (). Alternatively you can visit the Verzasca Valley with popular villages like Lavertezz