Ascona

Among the cities of Ticino, Ascona stands out for its lakeside promenade on the northern shore of Lake Maggiore. The former fishing settlement lies beside the Maggia delta, where the river enters the lake, while steep slopes rise immediately behind its arcaded old town. Above the centre, Monte Verità became a meeting place for reformers, artists and thinkers in the early 20th century; its legacy is preserved in the Monte Verità cultural site. Italian is the local language, and the town’s setting gives it a distinctly Mediterranean character within Switzerland. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Ascona and Lake Maggiore.

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