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Ascona
Although it's only a few minutes from Locarno, tiny Ascona has a life of its own. It was little more than a fishing village until the end of the 19th century, when the town was adopted by vegetarians, socialists, mystics, nudists, and other progressive sorts.
Ascona at a Glance
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