Piazzogna

Ascona was, until April 24, 2010 a municipality on Lake Maggiore in the circle Gambarogno, in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.

Neighboring communities were Vira, Indemini and San Nazzaro.

Fusion community

On 25 November 2007, the merger of the nine communities on the south shore of Lake Maggiore to the municipality Gambarogno was approved by the voters of eight municipalities: Caviano, contone, Gerra (Gambarogno ) Indemini, Magadino, Ascona, Sant'Abbondio and Vira ( Gambarogno). Only San Nazzaro was a majority against. Against the parliamentary vote, nevertheless be carried out as planned, the merger has been appealed to the Federal Court. Following the rejection of the complaint, the merger could come into force on 25 April 2010.

Coat of arms

Description: Green with a silver Taukreuz with two golden lilies on the sides of the cross foot.

Attractions

• Parish church of Sant'Antonio Abate
• Oratory of St. Bernardino of Siena
• Two prehistoric shell stones.