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Travel Guide To Locarno

Located on the picturesque northern point of Lake Maggiore, Locarno is in the Canton of Ticino, close to Ascona at the foot of the Alps. The official language in the region is Italian. 

Locarno was inhabited in both prehistoric and Roman times, with numerous artefacts and relics found in recent years through intense archaelogical excavations. However, extensive remains of the actual Roman city were hard to find due to the intense agricultuization and urbanization of the city over the years. Since the Roman eta, Locano was ruled first by German Kings but then the sphere of Milan influence grew over the region until the Swiss confederation gained control in the Middle Ages.

Locarno is home to some astounding castles and country houses belonging to the former nobility of the region. Visconti Castle is the most prominent castles in the area and most historians agree it was most likely designed by Leonard da Vinci. Today it houses the Archaelogical museum and only the foundation of the original building remains. Palazzo Casorella is another fortification to check out.

Indeed, Locarno is home to many fantastic tourist attractions that welcome tourists all year round. Key attractions are the model of the solar system called Astrovia Locarno, the religious attractions of Madonna del Sasso, Cardada and Cimetta that offer superb panoramic views of the city.

First occuring in 1946, The Locarno Film Fesitval is hosted annually in August in Piazza Grande. Attracting present and upcoming stars, the festival focuses on new trends in the film world. The Golden Leopard is the top award to be won at the Festival for the best film. 

Locarno is also best known as being the location where a series of post World War I treaties were formally signed in 1925. As part of these 7 treaties, borders between west and east European nations were esthablished and friendly, normal relations were enhanced between the Allies and the Weimar Republic (Germany).