Villa Grock, House museum and clown museum in Imperia, Italy.
The mansion combines early 20th-century architecture with circus elements, featuring intricate decorations, geometric patterns, and a Mediterranean garden with water features.
Swiss performer Adrien Wettach, known as Grock, built this residence in 1930 after achieving international success as a circus performer in Paris.
The museum displays memorabilia, photographs, and artifacts documenting the life of Grock, who performed as an acrobat, juggler, and musician.
The museum opens Monday, Friday, and weekends from 10 AM to 1 PM, Wednesday and weekends from 2 PM to 5 PM, with entrance tickets at 6 euros.
The garden contains a network of ponds connected by small channels, creating water games that reflect the playful nature of its former resident.
Location: Imperia
Inception: 1930
Official opening: 1930
Accessibility: Dostępne dla wózków inwalidzkich
Phone: +390183704211
Website: http://museodelclown.it
GPS coordinates: 43.89531,8.04607
Latest update: May 11, 2025 15:42
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