Grand Hotel Locarno, Historical hotel in Muralto, Switzerland.
The Grand Hotel Locarno stands alongside Lake Maggiore, featuring neoclassical architecture with lateral corridors and a central prominence adorned with a semi-elliptical veranda.
The hotel, constructed between 1874 and 1876 by architect Luigi Fontana, hosted significant delegations during the 1925 Locarno Conference, marking a pivotal moment in European politics.
From 1946 to 1970, the hotel served as the original venue for the Locarno Film Festival, with outdoor screenings taking place in its extensive park.
Located near the railway station and Piazza Grande, the property spans 9,791 square meters and will reopen in 2025 with 122 rooms after an 80-million Swiss franc renovation.
The hotel contained the largest Murano chandelier globally, created by master glassmakers between 1874 and 1876, measuring 16 meters in height and weighing 800 kilograms.
Location: Muralto
Inception: 1876
Architects: Luigi Fontana
Part of: list of cultural properties in Muralto
Address: Via Sempione 17, 6600 Muralto 6600
GPS coordinates: 46.17225,8.79887
Latest update: March 9, 2025 14:33
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