Locarno is a town of almost 15,000 people in the canton of Ticino, in Switzerland. It stands on at the northern edge of Switzerland's Lake Maggiore, near the town of Ascorna. The town was a kind of center of both religion and science during the early-modern era. It is famous from several monuments dating from that time, as well as for its views of the lake surrounded by the high peaks of the Swiss Alps. The town is also famous for the annual Festival Internazionale del Cinema di Locarno, one of the most important venues for seeing new art films from all over Europe and the world.
One of the biggest attractions in Locarno is the Castello Visconteo, or "Viscounts' Castle." Although it was originally built in 12th century, some say Leonardo da Vinci contributed to its design. Other attractions in Locarno are the Madonna del Sasso Sanctuary and the Astrovia Locarno, a full-scale model of the earth's solar system. Use EasyToBook.com to find hotels in Locarno. The site lets users reserve rooms online, choosing from among many Locarno hotels--including discount hotels in Locarno and other Locarno cheap hotels.