Located in the southeast of Switzerland Ascona in the canton of Ticino, in the county Izola district Locarno in the canton of Ticino. The city covers an area of focus of the resort about 5.0 km ² and has a capacity of about 5.519 people (01.01.2008 years). The majority of the population - italoshveytsartsy.
Near the mouth of the river Maggio on the northwest shore of Lake Maggiore is the town of Ascona, near Italy. Above sea level, the city is located at an altitude of 196 meters.
Each year in Ascona in the summer held the famous "New-Orleans' jazz festival.
To protect the historic center of Ascona in 1980 under the hill of Monte Verita was built road tunnel. He saved the cultural and historical center of Ascona on lots of tourist and transit vehicles.
Among the most famous attractions include Ascona Cathedral of San Pietro and Paolo (the beginning of XVII century), built in the 1602 Pontifical College, castle ruins and the church of San Materna Santa Maria della Misericordia (the beginning of the XVI century).
On the shores of beautiful sunny bay in the river delta is located Majah Ascona. It is called "the pearl of Lake Maggiore." Here e is fog, and in the spring blossom trees here, when in the neighboring villages is still snow.
A thriving town of Ascona was in the middle of the XX century. Today, from this period preserved old quarter with its narrow winding streets and beautiful architectural monuments. These aristocrats sought, nature lovers and artists from around the world. Until now, Ascona is popular because it is held every year a variety of film festivals, music, exhibitions of artists, as well as many other cultural events.
In the amazing, like everything else in this town, waterfront Ascona prohibited traffic. It walks the audience, constantly the mass of the people and tourists who are sent to the riverboat for excursions.
It is located in Ascona world famous jewelry stores and watch, as well as shopping malls, selling world-famous products of Swiss and Italian brands.
If you wish to have a good vacation in Ascona you will find everything for this. It was in this city has one of the oldest golf clubs in Switzerland. A pedestrian promenade warmly welcome you lots of cozy cafes and restaurants, leading you to one of the largest beaches in the country - the beach Lido.
In Ascona subtropical mild climate. The average temperature in the year +12,5 ° C, a lot of warm and sunny days.
Come to Ascona at any time of year. Many tourists from around the world sent in Ascona from a mild climate, sunny weather and Lake Maggiore with attractive scenery, fabulous in any season. But most of all Ascona feels the influx of tourists during the period from spring to late autumn. Because the terrain on which the Ascona, the very sun in Switzerland (2300 hours of sunshine per year).
For those interested in the history of the country's guests will be interesting to visit galleries, churches, ancient churches and a variety of exhibitions, which are at their service. One of the great attractions of the city is Serodine House (Casa Serodine) - XVII century building, whose facade is decorated with rich sculptural decoration.
Of the most beautiful places in Ascona be noted San Pietro e Paolo - The Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, adorned with magnificent paintings, created by Giovanni Serodino - a local resident. This artist was a pupil of Caravaggio and worked in the XVII century.
Built in 1399 St. Mary's Church (Santa Maria della Misericordia) was rekonstruktirovana in the XV century. The beautiful altar of the church of the XVI century frescoes of biblical scenes in the style of late Gothic architecture. Visit the church is free.
Museum of Monte Verita - the three local history museum and historical exhibits. Visit these museums can be in July and August every day from 14.30 to 18.00 except Mondays. In the other months of museums are open from 15.00 to 18.00 every day.
Those who arrive in Ascona, we strongly recommend you to visit the island Brissago, which can be reached by boat from the city's waterfront. Tourists take this island since 1950. For tourists the island takes on 2 April to 22 October each year. It is broken an amazing botanical garden with plants typical of the subtropics, which is in the unique local climate is growing all year round. In this garden there are very rare and diverse plant: camellia and palms, pines, firs and chestnuts. This combination of plants are distinguished from the Botanical Garden Brissago other Swiss gardens.
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