Once at the top of the St Gotthard Pass, visit the Museo Nazionale San Gottardo, which covers the commercial, political and cultural significance of the pass and is housed in a former customs house and hotel. Just 12km south of Andermatt, the pass is in Ticino Canton.
Museo Nazionale San Gottardo
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