Martigny - Fondation Pierre Gianadda (cultural center) Fondation Pierre Gianadda

The cultural center of the Fondation Pierre Gianadda, was the idea of Léonard Gianadda (in memory of his brother) and Umberto Guglielmetti. There is a Gallo-Roman museum, exhibition galleries and a veteran car collection of over 40 vehicles from 1897 to 1939. On display are Benz, Alfa 1750c, Rolls-Royce, Mercedes SSK, Bugatti, Pic-Pac and the famous Delaunay-Belleville owned by Tsar Nicholas II of Russia.

The upper gallery is reserved for Gallo-Roman exhibits. The main finds of the excavations at Martigny are on display here (bronze statues from Octodurum, discovered in 1883, the Roman forum Claudii Vallensium) and enjoy international acclaim.

The garden contains famous sculptures by famous artists such as A. Rodin ("La Méditation avec Bras", 1885), J. Miró ("Tête", 1979-1985), H. Moore ("Large Reclining Figure",1982) and C. Brancusi ("Grand Coq IV", 1949).

Every September as part of the Montreux-Vevey Festival concerts take place with international ensembles and soloists.