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 18 CHF
Senior 16 CHF
Family 40 CHF
Student 10 CHF
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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...
The Automobile Museum
The museum is located inside the Pierre Gianadda foundation. There you will find a superb collection of 50 something vehicles (1897-1939). A few examples of models you will find: Benz (1897), Alfa-Romeo 1750cc , Rolls Royce...including an excellent collection of Swiss vehicles like the Pic Pic. Numerous models are only to be found in this museum and all are in working condition.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.
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.
