Guided tours of the Leventina Museum
THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, SPECIAL OPENINGS AND GUIDED TOURS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
The Leventina Museum invites you to choose from:
PERMANENT EXHIBITION TOUR “Does a Leventina Identity Exist Today?”
How do you tell the story of a culture, define a people, and determine who belongs to an ethnicity? Who decides? What are the criteria that determine a person’s membership in a particular group?
These questions serve as the starting point for the tour, prompting you to ask whether a “Leventina identity” exists.
Through encounters with the people of yesterday and today, the symbols, the ways of life, and the history of the valley, each visitor will find their own answers.
- Info: Maximum 15 people, approximately 1 hour, CHF 100 (schools CHF 70).
TEMPORARY EXHIBITION TOUR “ON ICE – The Allure of Ice”
Visitors will playfully discover various historical and sociological aspects revolving around ice – a versatile substance used for food preservation, transportation, and of course, fun. There will even be a section dedicated to ice hockey in Leventina. On display, you will see historical and contemporary objects, including a rich collection of vintage skates.
- Info: Maximum 15 people, approximately 1 hour, CHF 100 (schools CHF 70).
TOUR “The Sounds of Leventina”
A journey to explore and discover aspects of the valley’s identity, its history, and its traditions through the sounds of the past and present.
- Info: Maximum 15 people, approximately 1 hour, CHF 100 (schools CHF 70).
GIORNICO TOUR
The rich landscape and architecture make Giornico a veritable open-air museum. Starting from Casa Stanga, home to the Leventina Museum, you will discover the majestic Church of San Nicola, one of the finest examples of Romanesque architecture in Ticino. The route winds through the streets of the old village and over the Romanesque bridges that connect the only inhabited island on the Ticino River. You can climb the hill where you’ll find the remains of an ancient castle and the 12th?century Santa Maria church. From there, you’ll enjoy an unmissable view of Giornico, its grottos, and vineyards. The tour concludes with a visit to the monument commemorating the Battle of Sassi Grossi (1478).
- Info: Maximum 25 people, approximately 1 hour, CHF 100 (schools CHF 70).
FAIDO DURING THE BELLE ÉPOQUE
During the Belle Époque period (1896–1914), Faido became the third tourist hub of the Canton. The tourists, who were able to stay in Faido thanks to the construction of the San Gottardo railway line, mainly belonged to the upper bourgeoisie and the Milanese nobility.
Starting from the old hotels and villas of that prosperous era, the route winds through the village streets or along the panoramic “Lazzaroni Trail,” popular with tourists of the time.
Info: Maximum 25 people, approximately 1 hour, CHF 120 (schools CHF 80). Customized tours of varying durations can be arranged according to participants’ needs.
GIORNICO TREASURE HUNT
The treasure hunt is a fun opportunity to take a walk and discover the historical and artistic landmarks of the village. Two or more teams will follow clues, visit all points of interest, and answer quiz questions. The team that completes the route the fastest, answering all questions correctly, will receive a prize.
- Info: Duration approximately 1 hour 30 minutes, CHF 80 (schools CHF 50).
CUSTOMIZED TOUR
All the proposals listed can be adjusted and adapted to different ages and audience types. All tours can also be conducted in German, French, and English.