Intragna, Switzerland

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Coordinates: 46°11′N 8°42′E

Intragna
Canton Ticino
District Locarno
Coordinates  46°11′N 8°42′E
Population 885   (December 2004)
Area 24.1 km²
Elevation 366 m
Postal code 6655
SFOS number 5111
Location on map of Switzerland
Intragna
View from the surrounding mountains
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View from the surrounding mountains

Intragna is a town in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland, and center of the municipality of the same name.

Intragna has good railway connection with Locarno, Switzerland and Domodosola, Italy, as well as bus connections that lead to various hiking routes. Several interesting paths begin from Intragna itself.

Intragna is an old town with ancient-style buildings and small narrow streets. It has artist workshops selling hand-made lacework and ceramics, as well as several hotels. The church tower of Intragna is claimed to be the highest tower in Ticino.

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