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Locarno
The main reason people visit Locarno, on Lake Maggiore, is for the Church of Madonna del Sasso. However it is popular mostly with European tourists and not a lot of backpackers come here.
Practical information
Locarno Tourist Information Centre
Piazza Grande, Locarno
Tel (091) 791 00 91
Open Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-noon & 1pm-3pm
Hostel accommodation
Youth Hostel Locarno TI
Via Bartolomeo Varenna 18, 6600 Locarno
Bus 31, 36 (stop: Cinque Vie) Train (Centovalli) Sant’Antonio
Tel (091) 756 15 00
Sightseeing, museums & tourist attractions
Madonna del Sasso
This church is situated at the top of a hill with excellent views of the town centre and the lake. It is a big attraction with religious tourists and the tacky religious souvenir stalls can be a bit much for some athiests but it is a nice walk up here and there are some nice 15th century paintings inside the church. There is a small museum next door to the church.
Admission SFR 2.50
Grounds open 6.30am-7pm daily; museum open Apr-Oct Mon-Fri 2pm-5pm, Sun 10am-noon & 2pm-5pm
