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Introducing Locarno

With its palm trees and much vaunted 2300 hours of sunshine a year, Locarno has attracted northern tourists to its warm, Mediterranean-style setting since the late 19th century. The lowest town in Switzerland, it seemed like a soothing spot to host the 1925 peace conference intended to bring stability to Europe after WWI. Long before, the Romans had appreciated its strategic position on the lake and Maggia river for trade.

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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

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    RE: glacier express

    by neckervd 13 September 2011

    The only thing that could make sense (for lovers of scenic railways only) would be the loop Zermat dp 10.00 - Glacier Express - St. Moritz…
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    western europe in winter

    by amrutaten 10 September 2011

    Hi all, Ths is my first post here.. Im from mumbai, india...Im planning to take a trip across western europe in Jan 2012. I am looking…
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    Re: Zurich train travel and hotel near train station

    by beaconridge 28 August 2011

    Thanks for response(s). Why return to Zurich each night? Free nights in luxury hotel in Zurich each night except for the last night we…

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