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Immediately to the left of the Church of St. Anthony stands the city's art gallery, inside what was an 18th-century residence. Its permanent collection includes the work of Jean Arp, and temporary exhibits highlight both Swiss and international artists.
As the city's primary art museum, Museo Casorella holds more than 4,500 historic sculptures and works of art. Formerly unseen prints and paintings are now on view, including several by Locarno-born Filippo Franzoni, a little-known master who embraced the divide between realism and symbolism.
This second MASI location is housed in the grand Palazzo Reali, a historic palace dating back to the Renaissance and the former site of the cantonal art museum. In contrast to the trendy LAC site, the atmosphere here is classic and refined. Its offerings are dedicated to the historic art of the region, with a permanent collection of local Ticinese artists.
The city's art gallery sporadically mounts worthwhile exhibits of pieces from its collection, donated by private citizens. Behind the garden and grounds, the city maintains a tiny vineyard used to produce its very own Merlot, available for sale inside.
