The Vincenzo Vela museum has its origins in the bequest of Spartaco Vela, son of Vincenzo Vela, a sculptor. In 1892, Spartaco Vela donated it to the Swiss Confederation. This museum, previously the residence of the famous sculptor, is located in Mendrisio, in the Ligornetto district.

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Among the most important artists' houses of the European nineteenth century, it preserves the monumental plaster cast gallery of the sculptor Vincenzo Vela.

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Vincenzo Vela Museum

1. Ascent to Alpe Brusino and visit to the Caves of Arzo

2. Mendrisio, Lago di Lugano e Museo Vela − loop tour

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