Museo Nazionale San Gottardo

Central Switzerland


Once at the top of the St Gotthard Pass, visit the Museo Nazionale San Gottardo, which covers the commercial, political and cultural significance of the pass and is housed in a former customs house and hotel. Just 12km south of Andermatt, the pass is in Ticino Canton.


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