Mendrisio
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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).
Address:
Mendrisiotto e Basso Ceresio Tourist Office, via Angelo Maspoli, CH-6850 Mendrisio, Switzerland
Hours:
2pm-6pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
Tips: The museum is the usual site of the Biennial Art Exhibition of Mendrisio, with special exhibitions, plays, lectures and concerts. At these times the regular collections are not on view.
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