Lake Maggiore

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Lake Maggiore or Verbano is a large lake located on the south side of the Alps. It is the second largest lake in Italy and the largest in southern Switzerland. The lake and its shoreline are divided between the Italian regions of Piedmont and Lombardy and the Swiss canton of Ticino. Located halfway between Lake Orta and Lake Lugano, Lake Maggiore extends for about 65 kilometres between Locarno and Arona. ()

Local name: Lago Maggiore Area: 82.05 mi²Length: 40 miWidth: 6.21 miMaximum depth: 1220 ftElevation: 633 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 46°7'24"N, 8°44'39"E

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TicinoSwitzerland

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Lake Maggiore – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brissago Islands, Lido Locarno, Termali Salini & Spa, Visconti Castle.

0.8 miNW
Scenic lake isles with lush plant life
Brissago Islands, Brissago
20 min walk • Nestled in the serene waters of Lake Maggiore, the Brissago Islands are a verdant oasis in the city of Brissago, Switzerland. These enchanting islands offer a tranquil escape to nature enthusiasts and are renowned for their botanical gardens that flourish with an...
3.9 miNE
46°9'42"N • 8°48'14"E
Lido Locarno, Locarno
100 min walk • Water park, Swimming, Amusement park
3.9 miNE
46°9'45"N • 8°48'12"E
Termali Salini & Spa, Locarno
100 min walk • Watersports, Arab bath, Spa
3.9 miNE
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Visconti Castle, Locarno
99 min walk • Visconti Castle Italian: Castello Visconteo is a castle in Locarno, Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
2.6 miN
Landmark hill with a museum and a cafe
Monte Verità
67 min walk • Monte Verità is a 321 metres above sea level high hill and a cultural-historical ensemble in the Swiss canton of Ticino. The site is in the municipality of Ascona, about half a kilometre north-west of the old town.
3.5 miNE
46°9'43"N • 8°47'32"E
Falconeria Locarno, Locarno
90 min walk • Zoo, Nature and wildlife, Outdoor activities
3.7 miNE
46°9'28"N • 8°48'10"E
Parco delle Camelie, Locarno
94 min walk • Park
3.9 miNE
46°10'10"N • 8°47'29"E
Pinacoteca Casa Rusca, Locarno
100 min walk • Specialty museum, Art museum, Museum
4 miNE
Church
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Locarno
102 min walk • The Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta is a church in the old town of Locarno in the Swiss canton of Ticino. It is also known as the "Chiesa nuova" and, together with the neighboring canons' house, is a protected cultural property of national importance.
3.8 miNE
46°10'12"N • 8°47'17"E
Chiesa di Santa Maria in Selva, Locarno
98 min walk • Church
2.5 miNE
Universities and schools
Collegio Papio, Ascona
65 min walk • Collegio Papio is a Roman Catholic secondary school in Ascona, Canton Ticino, Switzerland.