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We flew to Zurich but only spent one night there before taking the train to Locarno. Locarno and Ascona are adjacent cities. Ascona had their annual chestnut festival one weekend, which was great fun to attend. Our apartment was in the old city part of Locarno.

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Zurich, Locarno, Ascona

Zurich along the river

an interesting clock tower in Zurich

more Zurich waterfront

some singers on the street at the Ascona chestnut festival

lots of chestnuts being roasted; they were delicious!

one of many musical groups at the Ascona festival

another local group; note children dressed as chimney sweeps

another loosely organized musical group

locals in traditional attire

The Ascona Big Band; two small children added to the attraction

a concert at the Ascona festival in the 16th century Collegio Papio courtyard

church of St. Antionio, Locarno. A 17th century church where we attended a concert

a typical Locarno street, where our apartment was

The "over the top" baroque ceiling in Chiesa Nuova. (~1630) near Locarno

An attractive home along the Locarno waterfront

One of the walks we took in Locarno along Lake Maggiore

Lake Maggiore at Locarno

Piazza Grande in Locarno. We walked through here every day.

An interesting courtyard in Locarno