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Pierre Gianadda Foundation
One of Martigny's major attractions is the Pierre Gianadda Foundation.
In the spring of 1976 the engineer Leonard Gianadda discovered the ruins of a roman temple as he was attempting to build an apartment block. Soon after his amazing discovery his brother Pierre Gianadda was killed in an airplane crash. Leonard then decided to set up a foundation in his brothers memory. Today the Foundation consists of several different museums and exhibition centres.
www.gianadda.chHours: Open Daily 10h to 18h
Cost: Adult 15 CHF
Senior 13 CHF
Family 35 CHF
Student 8 CHF
(06/07 Prices)
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Sculpture Park Pierre Gianadda
In the Foundations park there is a permanent sculpture exhibition with works by Rodin, Brancusi, Miro, Arp and many others. There are also works by Swiss artists.
Temporary sculpture exhibitions are organized regularly.
Opening hours:
The foundation is open everyday from 10am to 6pm. Note that the Art section closes for a short period between exhibitions.
The Gallo-Roman Museum is built around the remains of a local temple discovered in 1976. It features major archeological discoveries made in Martigny. Among the artifacts is the famous Great Bronzes of Octodurus found in 1883.Header...
Archeological Tour is an opportunity to discover Roman history, including an impressive restored amphitheatre with a seating capacity of 5000.It is possible to do the Tour all year around and it is free of charge.
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The Automobile Museum is located in the Pierre Gianadda Foundation. It has a superb collection of about fifty antique cars (1897 - 1939). Some examples: Benz (1897), steam Stanley, Rolls Royce. There is also an exceptional collection of Swiss-made cars such as Pic-Pics. Several of the models are unique, and all the cars are in working order.
Directions
Catch the Mont Blanc Express to Martigny and a bus to the
Foundation leaves outside the train station. If you travel by
car the Route goes via Vallorcine over the Col de Forclaz.