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Vincenzo Vela Museum and its collection
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The Vincenzo Vela Museum is located in the Ligornetto district of Mendrisio. It was once the elegant residence of the sculptor himself, Vincenzo Vela. This adds a personal touch to the museum, as visitors can explore the very place where the artist lived and worked.
Art Collection at the Vincenzo Vela Museum
The Vincenzo Vela Museum is home to a vast collection of art. This includes numerous original plaster models, drawings, and sketches by Vincenzo Vela, sculptures by his brother Lorenzo, and paintings and ceramics by his son Spartaco. This diverse collection provides a comprehensive look at the artistic legacy of the Vela family.
The Park Surrounding the Vincenzo Vela Museum
Surrounding the Vincenzo Vela Museum is a beautiful park that has retained its original features. It includes an Italian-style formal garden, a large sloping English lawn, and a chestnut grove near a pond that was once a lake in the artist's time. Today, the park also features a citrus grove with rare species of lemons and a variety of camellias, adding to the overall charm and appeal of the museum.
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