Prehistoric Locarno
In 1934, in the vicinity of today's Via S. Jorio, a necropolis with 14 urn graves from the Early Bronze Age (about 14th century BC) were found. Some of the urns were directly buried, … See more

Locarno has an area, as of 1997 , of 19.27 square kilometers (7.44 sq mi). Of this area, 8.39 km (3.24 sq mi) or 43.5% is used for agricultural … See more

There are nine Swiss heritage sites of national significance in Locarno. Three of the sites are churches; the church of S. Francesco and … See more

In the 2007 federal election the most popular party was the FDP which received 34.88% of the vote. The next three most popular parties were the See more

The blazon of the municipal coat of arms is Azure a lion rampant argent. See more

Locarno has a population (as of December 2020 ) of 15,728. As of 2008 , 33.9% of the population are resident foreign nationals. Over the … See more

Locarno has a number of interesting sights that draw tourists year-round.
Astrovia Locarno
The Astrovia Locarno … See more