Piazza Grande, Cultural square in Locarno, Switzerland.
The central Piazza Grande features ornate buildings with arcades, stone facades, and traditional architectural elements that reflect the regional Swiss-Italian construction style.
Since medieval times, this plaza has functioned as the primary marketplace and community gathering space, maintaining its role through centuries of regional development.
The Locarno Film Festival transforms the square into an outdoor cinema each August, with screenings accommodating over 8,000 spectators under the night sky.
The square connects directly to multiple bus lines and features numerous restaurants, cafes, and shops within the surrounding historical buildings.
Located at coordinates 46.169587, 8.795781, this Class B Swiss cultural property sits near Lake Maggiore, combining urban design with mountain landscape views.
Location: Locarno
Part of: list of cultural properties in Locarno
Address: Piazza Grande, 6600 Locarno 6600 6600
GPS coordinates: 46.16959,8.79578
Latest update: March 8, 2025 00:29
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