Giovanni Züst Art Gallery

Having moved to Ticino for work, the owner of the Chiasso-based Züst & Bachmeier transport company made an authentic private museum out of his beautiful villa at Rancate, built in the Russian style in the 19th century by the Botta firm of architects, previously active at the court of the Tsar.

While the primary focus is on the 19th century, the gallery is also the public institution with the largest number of works – all of excellent standard – by Giuseppe Antonio Petrini (Carona, 1677-1758/59), a leading artist in Lombardy and Ticino during the 18th century.

The collection continue to grow as a result of purchases and donations as well as loans, including the Molo collection with its masterpieces of Italian art by painters such as Fattori, Segantini, Previati, Mosè Bianchi and Cabianca.

The Giovanni Züst Art Gallery is part of the Network Musei d'arte Mendrisiotto (MAM).

Opening Hours

Closed every Monday; open on public holidays.