Museo storico etnografico Valle di Blenio
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The museum is housed inside a splendid and monumental 16th-century palace, built on older walls (1461).
The museum is housed inside a splendid and monumental 16th-century palace, built on older walls (1461). The facade is entirely frescoed with the coats of arms of the representatives of the three early cantons, the landfogti, who ruled the Blenio bailiwick for three centuries. Frescos are also inside with the coats of arms of the eminent families of the valley. A first ethnographic section preserves objects related to rural crafts, sacred art, agriculture, winemaking, dairy and beekeeping. A new, richly illustrated section with a multimedia archive recalls Blenian emigration, including that of the well-known chocolatiers and marron makers. In the turret, a room is dedicated to Moses Bertoni, the great botanist who emigrated to Paraguay. A contemporary art section displays various works by sculptor Giovanni Genucchi. Temporary exhibitions are organized.
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General information
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Museo storico etnografico Valle di Blenio
Via al Museo di Blenio 9 6716 Lottigna 091 871 19 77 info@museovallediblenio.ch |
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Group & pricing information
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Adults 7.- Children (up to 18 years) 4.- Groups (min. 10 ) 5.- Guided tours
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Museo di Blenio
6716
Lottigna
Switzerland