Intragna, Switzerland
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Population | 885 (December 2004) | |||||||||
- Density | 37 /km² (95 /sq.mi.) | |||||||||
Area | 24.1 km² (9.3 sq mi) | |||||||||
Elevation | 366 m (1,201 ft) | |||||||||
Postal code | 6655 | |||||||||
SFOS number | 5111 | |||||||||
Surrounded by | Ascona, Borgnone, Brissago, Cavigliano, Isorno, Losone, Mosogno, Palagnedra | |||||||||
Intragna is a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.
Intragna has good railway connection with Locarno, Switzerland and Domodossola, 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.
[edit] External links
- Intragna in German, French and Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland.
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