Fondation Pierre Gianadda, Art museum and archaeological center in Martigny, Switzerland
The Fondation Pierre Gianadda is an art museum and archaeological center in Martigny that combines multiple exhibition spaces within modern architecture. Inside, rotating art displays share the grounds with a collection of early motorized vehicles and outdoor sculpture installations, all built around the visible remains of ancient structures.
Construction began in 1976 on land where Roman temple remains and thermal baths lay buried beneath the surface. The foundation was established to protect these archaeological treasures while creating exhibition spaces, merging two distinct historical periods on the same site.
The place honors its founder's vision by bringing together artistic expression and mechanical heritage in spaces where both are equally celebrated. Visitors find themselves in a setting where creativity and engineering share the same ground.
The site is located in Martigny and welcomes visitors throughout the year with extended hours during summer months. The outdoor areas and sculpture park are easy to navigate on foot, and parking is readily available nearby.
The buildings were deliberately designed around Roman temple walls and bath structures discovered during construction, which remain visible today. Visitors can walk through gardens where people lived two thousand years ago while modern artworks stand among the ancient stones.
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