| Muralto | ||
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| Salutation | Müralt (in dialect) | |
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| State | Switzerland | |
| Federated state | Republic and Canton of Ticino | |
| Territory | Locarnese | |
| Altitude | 207 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 0.59 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 2.926 (2014-12-31 census) | |
| Name inhabitants | muraltesi | |
| Prefix tel | 41 91 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 6602 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
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Muralto (Müralt in the Lombard dialect of Ticino) is a municipality Swiss of the Canton Ticino and city of Locarno, on the banks of the Lake Maggiore.
To know
The origin of the name of the municipality derives from the name of the Muralti family, which derived from a Roberto di Chiaramonte count of Lorraine, who had three sons Aurelio, Landolfo and Viviano, who in 1021 immigrated to Italy and took up residence in Locarno forming three distinct families. From the first the Orelli family was formed, from the second that of the Muralti and from the third the other of the Magoria. Landolfo, head of the second family, had a large palace built in Locarno with very high walls for that era.
When to go
Climatic zone (Cfa); with a humid temperate climate in all seasons, with hot summer and mild winter. In spring there are plants in bloom while on the summit above the Cimetta you can enjoy the imposing panorama, on the lake and beyond, while skiing.
| Climate | gen | Feb | mar | apr | mag | down | Jul | needle | set | Oct | nov | dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum (° C) | 6.0 | 10.0 | 13.0 | 17.0 | 21.0 | 26.0 | 27.0 | 27.0 | 23.0 | 16.0 | 11.0 | 7.0 |
| Minimum (° C) | -2.0 | -1.0 | 3.0 | 7.0 | 10.0 | 14.0 | 16.0 | 16.0 | 13.0 | 8.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| Precipitation (mm) | 73 | 72 | 104 | 164 | 194 | 167 | 167 | 185 | 191 | 158 | 135 | 61 |
| Light (h / day) | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Background
At the present state of knowledge it is not yet possible to accurately fix the time of the foundation of the settlement of today's Muralto, nor is there evidence of pre-existences dating back to the Iron Age. The ruins of a vicus in the center and some necropolis, however, have Roman origins: during the Roman period it seems to have been the reference center of the region, being in a strategic point on the transalpine trade route.
There is less evidence of the medieval period, of which there are also the ruins of a castle built by the Muralto family, whose portals were subsequently covered by other buildings.Until the split in 1881, that strip of land that today is the municipality of Muralto , then it was called Orselina inferior and together with Orselina superior they constituted a single public body, called Orselina.
In the public gardens of the lakeside promenade, where tourists now stroll, there was once a "scarp" covered with a cobblestone, where the women of the fishermen, wearing a straw hat on their heads to shelter from the sun, adjusted the nets. They were also on that "escarpment" to spin the hemp to obtain the thread used to make the nets. Others hung the nets on the plants, which were then more numerous, to dry them or to mend them. Among the houses there were also stoves where the shells of the chestnuts were boiled in a lot of water. The new nets were placed in this water, which took on a beautiful coffee color and became more resistant.
How to orient yourself
Muralto: full screen map.Neighborhoods
The main districts of Muralto are: Burbaglio and Puncia (fishermen's quarters), Consiglio Mezzano, Ramogna, San Biagio, San Vittore, Torchio, Vigne.
How to get
By plane
Lugano-Agno (JUL). From the airport you take the shuttle bus that takes you to the train station in Lugano, from where the train journey is completed, changing trains at Bellinzona. For more details see the info below by train coming from the South.- Milan-Malpensa (MXP). From the airport, take the train from the Milan-Malpensa railway station, changing trains at Cadenazzo or at the latest a Bellinzona. For more details see the info below by train coming from the South.
By car
- Coming from the east, on the highway
A2 Chiasso - Basel, exit at Bellinzona Sud and continue on the main road 13 towards Locarno/Not him. TO Magadino keep in the direction of Locarno (to the right), and after the airport take the freeway (to the left) and exit at the first exit after the "Mappo-Morettina" tunnel, then follow the signs for the Locarno railway station, where you find a garage to park the car. - Coming from the west, skirting the Lake Maggiore on the state road 34 of Lake Maggiore SS34 (IT) / 13 (CH) coming up from Verbania (Cannobbio, customs, Brissago, Ascona and highway passing from the roundabout of Piazza Castello in Locarno,) or via Vigezzo Valley, customs Camedo, then all Centovalli, in Ponte Brolla at the level crossing turn right towards Locarno, and then follow the signs for the Locarno railway station, where there is a garage to park the car.
- 1 Garage P R Muralto (Parking garage at the station), via Gian Battista Pioda, 7 (on the west side in front of the Locarno railway station in Muralto).
24/24. Possibility of paid parking in the garage (without guardian).
24/24. Possibility of paid parking in the garage (without guardian).On Lake Verbano there is a navigation service with boats and hydrofoils of the Italian government management Lake Maggiore navigation (NLM) which touch both the Italian and Swiss coasts of the lake. In the winter period there are no cross-border races.
- 2 (Barcadero NLM), viale Giuseppe Motta, ☎ 39 800 551 801, @[email protected].
On the train
The Locarno railway station is a main line station located on the territory of the Municipality of Muralto, and consists of two terminal stations no longer interconnected on the railway axes to the east via Bellinzona and Cadenazzo and to the west to and from Domodossola. Between the railway stations of Bellinzona and Locarno, there is a normal gauge branch of the Gotthard railway. Between the railway stations of Domodossola and Locarno, passing through the Vigezzo valley and the Centovalli, there is the narrow-gauge Vigezzina railway with the terminus in the underground.
- Coming from the north from the stations of;
- Basel SBB Street Lamp or Zurich HB Street Arth-Goldau through the railway tunnel of the San Gottardo and, apart from some direct trains to Locarno, you change trains a Bellinzona to reach the terminus of the Locarno station in Muralto.
- Basel SBB Street Brig you change trains a Domodossola, and then continue with the Vigezzina which leads to Locarno in about 70 minutes, passing through the Vigezzo Valley and the Centovalli Street Intragna where you go down to destination Onsernone Valley and via Ponte Brolla, where you go down to the destination of the Maggia Valley and its valleys from where the rest of the railway line is buried before Solduno (Locarno underground) to reach the terminus of Locarno station in Muralto.
- Coming from the South from the stations of;
- Milan Central Street noise is Lugano you change trains a Bellinzona to reach the terminus of the Locarno station in Muralto.
- Milan-Garibaldi you change trains a Domodossola, and then continue with the Vigezzina which leads to Locarno in about 70 minutes, passing through the Vigezzo Valley and the Centovalli Street Intragna where you go down to destination Onsernone Valley and via Ponte Brolla, where you go down to the destination of the Maggia Valley and its valleys from where the rest of the railway line is buried before Solduno (Locarno underground) to reach the terminus of the Locarno station in Muralto.
- Milan-Malpensa (MXP, airport), take a train of the line from the semi-underground station at Terminal 1 S30 to Bellinzona, Street Not him you change trains a Cadenazzo to reach the terminus of the Locarno station in Muralto.
By bus
311 — Bellinzona, Piazzale Stazione ↔ Cugnasco ↔ Locarno, Station ↔ Locarno, Fevi.
Timetable:62.311Operator:Postbus SA in consortium with Regional Railways and Bus Lines Ticinesi SA (FART).
How to get around
By public transport
Apart from the railway with its terminus at the Locarno railway station in Muralto, public road transport is the only means of local urban and extra-urban public transport in the municipal area; Managed in a small part by the Postbus company with its extra-urban couriers and largely by the FART company, with its city buses and some extra-urban lines.
- 3 FART (Regional Railways and Bus Lines Ticinesi SA), Piazza Stazione, 3, ☎ 41 91 751 87 31, fax: 41 91 751 40 77, @[email protected]. Mon-Fri 08: 15-12: 30 and 13: 30-18: 30, Sat 09: 00-12: 30 and 13: 45-16: 45. The Muralto FART ticket office is located under the garage on the west front of the Locarno SBB train station.
Urban bus lines with stops in the municipal area of Muralto:
- 1 — Ascona, Post ↔ Solduno, Station ↔ Locarno, Station ↔ Tenero, Station ↔ Tender, Brere.
Timetable:62.301Operator:Regional Railways and Bus Lines Ticinesi SA (FART).
- 2 — Locarno, Residenza Lido ↔ Locarno, Station ↔ Orselina ↔ Brione s / Minusio.
Timetable:62.302Operator:Regional Railways and Bus Lines Ticinesi SA (FART).
- 7 — Locarno, Station ↔ Losone, Zandone.
Timetable:62.307Operator:Regional Railways and Bus Lines Ticinesi SA (FART).
Extra-urban bus lines with stops in the municipality of Muralto:
- 311 — Bellinzona, Piazzale Stazione ↔ Cugnasco ↔ Locarno, Station ↔ Locarno, Fevi.
Timetable:62.311Operator:Postbus SA in consortium with Regional Railways and Bus Lines Ticinesi SA (FART).
- 312 — Locarno, Via della Pace ↔ Locarno, Station ↔ Orselina ↔ Brione s / Minusio ↔ Mergoscia.
Timetable:62.312Operator:Regional Railways and Bus Lines Ticinesi SA (FART).
- 314 — Locarno, Station ↔ Solduno, Station ↔ Losone, Post ↔ Arcegno, Post ↔ Ronco s / Ascona.
Timetable:62.314Operator:Regional Railways and Bus Lines Ticinesi SA (FART).
- 315 — Locarno, Station ↔ Bignasco ↔ Cavergno.
Timetable:62.315Operator:Regional Railways and Bus Lines Ticinesi SA (FART).
- 316 — Locarno, Station ↔ Ascona, Post ↔ Porto Ronco ↔ Brissago, Post ↔ Brissago, Co of Campo.
Timetable:62.316Operator:Regional Railways and Bus Lines Ticinesi SA (FART).
- 321 (line of the Verzasca Valley) - Locarno, via della Pace ↔ Locarno, Station ↔ Tenero, Station ↔ Sonogno.
Timetable:62.321Operator:Postbus SA.
- 324 (Onsernone Valley line) - Locarno, Station ↔ Golino ↔ Intragna ↔ Russo ↔ Spruce.
Timetable:62.324Operator:Postbus SA.
By taxi
In the city there are some interest rate companies. To report the company EcoTaxsi, which offers a slightly more ecological and slightly cheaper service, with hybrid-engine cars.
- EcoTaxsi, ☎ 41 917 922 101, ☎ 41 800 321 321, fax: 41 917 922 119, @[email protected]. They use hybrid-engine cars.
By car
- SBB car rental (Mobility), via Collegiata, 7 (P R to the train station), ☎ 41 848 824 812. The station Mobility it is located on the P R zone at the Locarno SBB railway station on the north (mountain) side of the station. Entry and exit by means of permanent parking cards found in rental cars behind the sun visor in the driver's seat.
By bike
Bike rental at Locarno train station, Piazza Stazione a Muralto:
- SBB bike rental (Rent-a-bike), Piazza Stazione (in the train station), ☎ 41 91 743 65 64, 41 51 221 52 33, @ticket [email protected].
from 30, - CHF / day. Mon-Sat 09: 00-12: 30/14: 30-18: 00, bike return possible until 18:30.
from 30, - CHF / day. Guided excursions
- 1 Locarno train (Trenino SA, Riazzino), viale Verbano (at the Barcadero), ☎ 41 79 240 18 00, @[email protected]. from March to October every hour every day (except bad weather) 11: 00-17: 00. Local tourist route on the way through Locarno and Muralto. Departures on the left next to the Locarno Barcadero pier.
What see
Civil construction
Great Locarno hotel
- 1 Great Locarno hotel (Grand Hôtel Locarno), via Sempione, 17, Ramogna (Stop Locarno, Station: bus lines № 1, 2, 7, 311, 312, 314, 315, 316 and post bus lines № 321, 324). The Grande Albergo Locarno, closed since the end of December 2005, is one of the last significant testimonies of the Belle époque of the Locarno area. It was designed by Francesco Galli and Luigi Fontana in 1866 and built between 1874 and 1876 on commission from the Società del Grande Albergo. The structure, equipped with an outbuilding of architectural significance. However, its name became part of world history already immediately after the First World War, when in 1925 it hosted the politicians who signed the Locarno Peace Conference.
Disabled access without barrier
Disabled access without barrierMilitary construction
- 2 Muralti Castle, located south of the station between via Vittore Scazziga and the ancient alley of Muralti, Consiglio Mezzano (Stop Locarno, Station: bus lines № 1, 2, 7, 311, 312, 314, 315, 316 and post bus lines № 321, 324). The current remains of the ruin was the Muralto castle which was the home of the Muralti family. Only a few traces remain of this manor, the remains of which were later covered by other buildings. The coat of arms of the Municipality represents the Muralti castle in red on a white background, on which there are also three red lilies. It probably originates from the noble Muralti family.
Religious building
- 3 Reformed Evangelical Church, via Dr. Antonio Sciaroni, Vineyard, @[email protected].
- 4 Chapel of San Giuseppe, via al Sasso, San Biagio (at the beginning of the Via Crucis (serpentine staircase), towards the sanctuary of the Madonna del Sasso, at the municipal border with Orselina upstream (North) and with Locarno West). free entry. Seventeenth-century chapel built at an altitude of 284 m a.s.l., it is near the church of Santa Maria Annunciata and the annexed chapel (on the mountain side) of the Visitation.
Collegiate Church of San Vittore il Moro
- 5 Collegiate Church of San Vittore il Moro, piazza San Vittore, 3, Consiglio Mezzano, ☎ 41 91 744 66 37. free entry. Religious celebrations: Tue-Fri 20:00, Sat 17:30, Sun and holidays 10:00 and 17:30. Collegiate church built at an altitude of 210 m a.s.l. in Romanesque style, of which it is one of the two most important in the Canton of Ticino. Until 1818 it was the parish church of the neighboring town Locarno. Building consisting of three naves ended with as many semicircular apses and a crypt added afterwards placed under the choir. On the side of the bell tower located to the south-east you can admire the marble bas-relief by M. Benzoni depicting San Vittore on horseback with a banner bearing the image of the Holy Trinity.
- 6 Church of Santa Maria annunciata, via al Sasso, San Biagio (at the beginning of the Via Crucis (serpentine staircase), towards the sanctuary of the Madonna del Sasso, at the municipal border with Orselina upstream (North) and with Locarno West). free entry. Church built between 1497 and 1499 at an altitude of 274 m asl, near the chapel of San Giuseppe and its annex (on the mountain side) chapel of the Visitation. In 1885 the façade was redone in a neo-Gothic style.
- 7 Santa Maria della Visitazione, via al Sasso, San Biagio (at the beginning of the Via Crucis (serpentine staircase), towards the sanctuary of the Madonna del Sasso, at the municipal border with Orselina upstream (North) and with Locarno West). free entry. Chapel built at an altitude of 285 m a.s.l., on the back (mountain side) of the church of Santa Maria Annunciata, and near the chapel of San Giuseppe.
Events and parties
The events sponsored by the municipality can be found in the online flyer on the municipal register on the site muralto.ch.
- Muralto Carnival. free. February.
- [link not working]Fish festival, Gruff, ☎ 41 91 751 24 37. free. first Sunday in March (in case of rain, refer to the following Sunday).
- SlowUp Ticino. free. next edition: 17 April 2016. Event with 50 km of car-free route between Locarno is Bellinzona to be covered on foot, by bicycle, with skates, & ct.
What to do
Make yourself beautiful
- 2 Flückinger hairdresser salon, via Verbano, 23 (Stop Locarno, Station: bus lines № 1, 2, 7, 311, 312, 314, 315, 316 and post bus lines № 321, 324), ☎ 41 917 435 539. Disabled access without barrier.
- Salt mine, halotherapy, Via della Stazione 9 (in the Pax building, opposite the train station), ☎ 41 91 2255311, 41 763368825 (mobile), @[email protected]. Mon-Fri 09: 00-19: 00, Sat 10: 00-17: 00. Halotherapy and wellness center. Massages, physiotherapy and osteopathy by appointment.
Shopping
How to have fun
Cinemas
- 1 Rialto Cinema, via San Gottardo, 1, Consiglio Mezzano (Stop Locarno, Station: bus lines № 1, 2, 7, 311, 312, 314, 315, 316 and post bus lines № 321, 324), fax: 41 91 743 73 27, @[email protected]. The cinema has three rooms.
Where to eat
Moderate prices
- 1 Vera ice cream parlor, via station, 2, Ramogna (Side of the Ramogna stream on the municipal border with Locarno. Stop Locarno, Station: bus lines № 1, 2, 7, 311, 312, 314, 315, 316 and post bus lines № 321, 324), ☎ 41 917 430 074, @[email protected]. Artisan ice cream shop, with production on site, with the motto "Real ice cream for real!". Don't forget their loyalty card.
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Pets allowed on a leash. Disabled access without barrier. - 2 McDonald's fast restaurant, via Stazione 1, Ramogna, ☎ 41 917 446 606. Mon-Thu 10: 00-24: 00, Fri-Sat 10: 00-01: 00, Sun 10: 00-24: 00. Catering servisol
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Pets allowed on a leash. Average prices
- 3 Osteria Del Centenario restaurant, viale Verbano, Mezzano Council (Stop Locarno, Station: bus lines № 1, 2, 7, 311, 312, 314, 315, 316 and post bus lines № 321, 324), ☎ 41 917 438 222. Restricted lunch menu for 25.- CHF, business lunchtime menu for 39, - CHF. open: Tue-Sat 11: 30-15: 00/18: 30-00: 00, kitchen: Tue-Sat 11: 45-14: 00/18: 30-21: 30.
Access to the interior via two steps not suitable for wheelchair users.
Access to the interior via two steps not suitable for wheelchair users.- 4 Al Pozz pizza restaurant, viale Verbano, 21, Mezzano Council (Stop Locarno, Station: bus lines № 1, 2, 7, 311, 312, 314, 315, 316 and post bus lines № 321, 324), ☎ 41 917 446 364, @[email protected]. room towards the mountain 100, - CHF per night, room with lake view from 150, - to 170, - CHF per room. Price includes breakfast (buffet), services and taxes. Restaurant with accommodation: 8 large rooms with balcony overlooking the lake, bathroom, TV). Restaurant room accommodates up to 40 people. The name derives from the fact that there was a well for water where there is today's kitchen. Toilet on the first floor and step for access to the interior not suitable for people with reduced visibility and wheelchair.
- 5 Osteria pizzeria Al Torchio, viale Verbano, 15, Mezzano Council (Stop Locarno, Station: bus lines № 1, 2, 7, 311, 312, 314, 315, 316 and post bus lines № 321, 324). Access to the interior via a step not suitable for a wheelchair without accompaniment.
High prices
- 6 [link not working]Divine Restaurant, viale Verbano, 13, Mezzano Council (Stop Locarno, Station: bus lines № 1, 2, 7, 311, 312, 314, 315, 316 and post bus lines № 321, 324), ☎ 41 917 591 122. Reservations are recommended from 6.30 pm. The restaurant has a disabled access without barrier via ramp.
Where stay
- 1 Alexandra hotel (Alexandra hotel), via San Gottardo, 43 (Stop Muralto, Via Sociale: bus line № 1), ☎ 41 917 432 523, fax: 41 917 432 620, @[email protected]. Single room with washbasin (bathroom with shower and toilet on the floor) from 75.- CHF, double room with washbasin (bathroom with shower and toilet on the floor) from 90, - CHF, single room with bathroom with shower and toilet in private from 90, - CHF , double room with bathroom, shower and toilet in private from 120, - CHF. Price includes breakfast (buffet), services and taxes. The three-star accommodation facility has 18 rooms, parking and a private courtyard.
- 2 Hotel garni Geranio au Lac (Hotel Geranio), viale Verbano, 13 (Stop Locarno, Station: bus lines № 1, 2, 7, 311, 312, 314, 315, 316 and post bus lines № 321, 324), ☎ 41 917 358 000, fax: 41 917 358 005, @[email protected]. The two-star accommodation has 31 rooms (23 double bed rooms with balcony overlooking the lake and 8 single bed rooms with side balconies, 4 of which are suitable for guests with wheelchairs). Free use for room guests Fitness on the first floor and bicycle rental.
- 3 Hotel garni Gottardo (Hotel Gottardo), via San Gottardo, 18 (Stop White Cross: bus lines № 1, 311), ☎ 41 917 433 183, fax: 41 917 434 454, @[email protected]. Two-star accommodation facility.
Average prices
- 4 Belmonte guesthouse, via Attilio Balli, 10, Vigne (Stop Muralto, Symposium: bus lines № 2, 312), ☎ 41 917 432 640, fax: 41 917 432 614, @[email protected]. double room from 150, - CHF including breakfast. The accommodation has eight rooms.
- 5 Hotel garni Montaldi, via della Stazione, 7, Consiglio Mezzano, ☎ 41 917 430 222, fax: 41 917 435 406. SR: 88, - to 108, - CHF, DR: 155, - to 190, - CHF including service and taxes. The accommodation facility is located in one location very central, a few steps from the train station. All 49 rooms overlooking the lake or surrounding mountains have direct-dial telephones and televisions. Structure: Internet via
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Small pets are accepted and welcome! - 6 Hotel garni Rio, via della Collegiata, 1, Mezzano Council (Stop Locarno, Station: bus lines № 1, 2, 7, 311, 312, 314, 315, 316 and post bus lines № 321, 324), ☎ 41 917 436 331. Low season (21 Sep - 19 Dec): Single room 100, - CHF, double 165, - CHF, double superior 180, - CHF, Junior suite 255, - CHF. Summer holiday season (Aug 17 - Sep 20): Single room 122, - CHF, double room 190, - / 210, - CHF, double superior 210, - / 230, - CHF, Junior suite 255, - CHF. Winter holiday season (20 December - 1 January): Single room 100, - CHF, double room 165, - CHF, double superior 180, - CHF, Junior suite 255, - CHF.. Check in: 14:00-19:00, check-out: 07:30-11:00. Three-star non-smoking hotel with single, double, double superior rooms and junior suites. The rooms have shower and toilet, hairdryer, clock radio, Internet access via free, cable TV, air conditioning and small Safe. Structure: Pets allowed on request, disabled access without barrier. Services: free breakfast (07: 30-10: 00), dry cleaning (external service), nanny service.
- 7 Sant'Agnese hotel and nursing home (former Sant'Agnese Clinic), via Attilio Balli 1, Vigne (Stop Muralto, Symposium: bus lines № 2, 312), ☎ 41 917 354 545, fax: 41 917 354 546, @[email protected]. single 55, - to 135, - CHF, double 170, - to 240, - CHF. Accommodation facility with large Wellness area and specialized Physiotherapy available to guests and external customers.
- 8 Villa Palmiera hotel, via del Sole, 1, ☎ 41 917 431 441. Two-star accommodation facility
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- 9 La Palma au Lac hotel, Viale Verbano 29, Burbaglio (Stop Locarno, Station: bus lines № 1, 2, 7, 311, 312, 314, 315, 316 and post bus lines № 321, 324). The four-star non-smoking hotel of the Ramada hotel chain has 68 rooms. Structure: Pets allowed on request, disabled access without barrier, restaurant, free parking behind the building. Services: free breakfast, dry cleaning (outside service), nanny service.
- 10 [link not working]Rosa Seegarten Hotel (Hotel Rosa), viale Verbano, 24-25, Mezzano Council, ☎ 41 917 438 731, fax: 41 917 435 002, @[email protected]. Single room 108.- to 168, - CHF. Bills 216, - to 306, - CHF p.N. Tourist tax not included (2.- CHF per person and night, from 14 years). Three-star accommodation facility.
Safety
Various information and numbers 
are in the section Safety of the national article.
- 4 Municipal Police, via Municipio, 3 (Stop Muralto, Palazzo dei Congressi: bus lines № 1, 311), ☎ 41 917 358 989, fax: 41 917 358 985, @[email protected]. Counter: Mon-Fri 08: 00-12: 00 and 14: 00-18: 00.
- Cantonal police - Gendarmerie, via della Pace, 6, Locarno (Stop Locarno, via della Pace: bus lines № 1, 2, 7, 311, 316), ☎ 41 918 161 011.
- Cantonal police - Lacuale del Verbano, Magadino, ☎ 41 918 158 101.
Health
Pharmacies
- Helvetic Pharmacy, viale Stazione, 4 (Stop Locarno, Station: bus lines № 1, 2, 7, 311, 312, 314, 315, 316 and post bus lines № 321, 324), ☎ 41 917 432 247, fax: 41 917 430 709, @[email protected].
- Lake pharmacy, Piazza Stazione, 8 (Stop Locarno, Station: bus lines № 1, 2, 7, 311, 312, 314, 315, 316 and post bus lines № 321, 324), ☎ 41 917 432 313, fax: 41 917 432 313, @[email protected]. Mon-Fri 08: 00-12: 00 and 14: 00-18: 30, Sat 08: 00-17: 00.
How to keep in touch
Post office
- 5 Post Office (PT Muralto 1), Piazza Stazione, 8, ☎ 41 848888888, fax: 41 844888888, @customer [email protected]. Mon-Fri 08: 30-11: 30 and 14: 00-18: 00, Sat 09: 00-11: 00.
Telephony
General information on telephony is in the section Telephony of the national article.
Keep informed
Issuers
- [link not working]ETLM Welcome. Radio channel created by the Lago Maggiore Tourist Office to inform listeners about news, events and reviews of the region. The issue is dedicated to both visitors and residents.
Other utilities
- Patriciate of Muralto, ☎ 41 917 915 748. President: Pietro Mariotta
- 6 Polycentro copy service, Via San Gottardo, 20 (Stop Muralto, White Cross: bus lines № 1, 311), ☎ 41 917 353 570, fax: 41 917 353 572, @[email protected]. Photocopy 0.30 CHF. The only reprographic studio for photocopy and digital printing in Muralto. Access via steps and then a heavy entrance door unsuitable for wheelchair users.
Around
| Neighboring municipalities | ||
| Orselina | ||
| Locarno |  | Minusio |
| Gambarogno | ||
- Tour of Lake Maggiore - with a ticket, "Lake Maggiore Express"daily or bi-daily, it is possible to travel with the trains of the Vigezzina Railway through the Centovalli and the Vigezzina Valley between Locarno and Domodossola and between Domodossola and Arona with the trains of the State Railway as well as using the modern motor ships of the Navigazione Lago Maggiore on Verbano This unforgettable excursion offers numerous panoramic points around and from Lake Maggiore.
Itineraries
- Muralto offers a walk among botanical plants and Lungolago, from the Ramogna stream (west) passing by Consiglio Mezzano (center) and Burbaglio (center east); and to those who want to continue passing, on the cycling route, from Minusio, with its beautiful natural bank, reaching up to Tender.
- Locarno with its famous piazza grande, the Visconti castle and the old town.
- Orselina and to its east the adjacent Brione on Minusio instead they offer a beautiful view of the Gulf of Locarno and the easternmost part of the the needle.
Useful information
Maps
- Federal Office of Topography (ed.), Locarno (- Ascona - Valle Maggia - Val Verzasca), Vol 3308T. Scale: 1: 33.333 (1 km = 3 cm). Wabern, Switzerland: publishing house swisstopo, July 2013 (new edition), (Hiking Map), ISBN 9783302333083; 110 x 175 mm (4.3 x 6.9 in), 34 g (1.2 oz). Special features: synthetic paper, printed on both sides and at the edge, tear-resistant. Also included are some excursion proposals of theOrganization for Swiss hiking trails of varying length and difficulty.
Local history
- Locatelli Raimondo, Sant'Andrea di Muralto: a century of fishing[link not working], Sant'Andrea fishermen company (ed.), 2007, Pregassona, TBS, La Buona Stampa, 231 p., 245 x 304 mm. The volume (230 richly illustrated pages) documents the 100 years of the fishermen's association present in Muralto. They are fragments of past and recent testimonies, which constitute the backbone of a story in all respects worthy of the exceptional, because it is a centenary anniversary, with its implications of humanity, industriousness, leisure, traditions and encounters between and in people.
