Mendrisio
The chief town of the region of Mendrisiotto is Mendrisio (354 m/1,162ft; pop. 6,900). It has been an important political center since the Middle Ages. Neolithic and Roman remains provide evidence of an earlier settlement. Its picturesque territory extends as far as Bellavista on Monte Generoso.
Interesting sights include the church of SS Cosma and Damiano (1875), Palast der Edelleute Rusca (mansion; former 15th C. courthouse), the Torrianische Palast (15th-16th C.) and the recently renovated Palast Pollini (1715). A former monastery houses an art museum where exhibitions, concerts and other cultural events are held (opening times given).
Interesting sights include the church of SS Cosma and Damiano (1875), Palast der Edelleute Rusca (mansion; former 15th C. courthouse), the Torrianische Palast (15th-16th C.) and the recently renovated Palast Pollini (1715). A former monastery houses an art museum where exhibitions, concerts and other cultural events are held (opening times given).
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Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | Closed | Closed | 14:00 | Closed | Closed | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Related Attractions
Art Museum
400 prominent works of art are on display within the museum's collection.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | |
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
