Lugano Sights

  1. Galleria Gottardo

    Galleria Gottardo, the private foundation of the Banca del Gottardo, puts on exhibitions ranging from sculpture to photography.

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  2. Museo Cantonale d'Arte

    Established in 1987, the Museo Cantonale d'Arte celebrates art from the last century with particular emphasis on works by Ticino locals. It features painting, photography, sculpture, architecture and graphic art, making the museum a landmark within the region's cultural scene. If art is your thing, there's plenty to take in here.

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  3. Museo d'Arte Moderna

    There's creativity from the cutting edge at the Museo d'Arte Moderna. Housed in Villa Malpensata, it is one of the city's main art spaces.

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  4. Museo del Cioccolato Alprose

    Chomp into some cocoa culture at the Museo del Cioccolato Alprose. This is a great place to take the children or anyone with a sweet tooth. As well as getting a chocolate-coated history lesson, you can watch the sugary substance being made.

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  5. Museo delle Culture Extraeuropee

    About 1.7km from central Lugano is the Museo delle Culture Extraeuropee. The brew of tribal relics from far-off countries includes a collection of masks and statues soaked in sexuality.

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