Martigny - Fondation Pierre Gianadda (cultural center) Fondation Pierre Gianadda
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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.
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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.
Address:
Foundation Pierre Gianadda, Rue du Forum 59, CH-1920 Martigny, Switzerland
Hours:
March 2 to June 24: 10am-6pm
June 29 to November 25: 9am-7pm
December 1 to February 26: 10am-6pm
Facilities: Gift shop, Restaurant or food service
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