Locarno is also known as the Lion’s flesh. It is situated on the northern tip of the Lake Maggiore. The place is very close to the Alps and Ascona. The city has a population of about 15000. The official language used in Locarno is Italian. According to a population survey done the city ranks among the 74th largest in terms of population. The city is known for its International Film Festival which takes place in the month of August every month. The city has the warmest climate when compared to other cities in Switzerland. The Attractions in Locarno are many and one should make it a point to visit these places if you get a chance to visit Switzerland. The city gets the extraordinary charm from the palm trees and the lemon trees which are planted all across. The heart of the city is Piazza Grande where the annual film festivals are held. There is a castle which was dated centuries back in the city.

The extremely friendly weather is one of the major attractions in Locarno. The main highlights of the city – the city houses the famous pilgrimage church belonging to Madonna Del Sasso. This is the most pious holy place in the city. When one climbs this church you can watch the entire town and mountains. The nearest mountain which is close to Locarno is Cardada – Cimetta. There is a cable car which has been specialized designed to take the tourists up at the bottom for enjoying skiing, hiking and sledging in the mountains.

There are numerous things to do in Locarno – one can wander in the picturesque landscape of the old town of Castello Visconteo. This place is situated just behind the Piazza Grande. It also has a castle of the olden times along with an archeological museum. The most romantic valleys in Locarno are the Verzasca valley and Maggia valley. One can easily reach these valleys by travelling in a bus.

Among the Things to do in Locarno one can enjoy the eleven day long film festival and just keep yourself relaxed and stress free. This is the best destination for any kind of vacation. You can just go for a stroll in the old countryside and enjoy the greenery of the city. Locarno is also famous for the ice skating. There is a huge ice skating rink which has built for the tourists. Besides these there are many entertainment programs arranged for the tourists like music and dance, gastronomy etc. The Camellia flower exhibition is another major attraction of Locarno. The exhibition takes place in the Camellia parks and is entirely dedicated to the special flower which is generally situated on the shore of the lake. The Moon and Stars Locarno is the ten day long program of pop and music which is held in the month of July.