Villa Anatta, Cultural heritage museum in Ascona, Switzerland.
Villa Anatta is a museum in Ascona housed in a 1904 building that displays materials about naturism and countercultural movements. The house spans multiple exhibition levels with historical documents and retains its original early 1900s architecture throughout.
The building was constructed in 1904 as housing for cooperative members and was later converted to a restaurant. It became a museum in 1981 and underwent major restoration from 2009 to 2017.
The museum documents the naturist movements and alternative lifestyles that emerged in late 19th century Ascona. Visitors can trace the presence of these international communities in the exhibition design and the house's original furnishings.
The museum is situated southwest of Ascona's center and is best reached on foot or using local transport. Weekday visits tend to be less crowded than weekends and public holidays.
The building displays striking Art Nouveau features including high ceilings, rounded corners, and large windows that were preserved during restoration. These design elements reflect the forward-thinking spirit of the community that once lived here.
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