Museum Network: Rete Museale Alto Verbano
A space dedicated to contemporary art
Built in 1291 next to the Civic Tower in Cannobio, the Palazzo della Ragione, known as the "Parasi", is an imposing medieval building whose barrel-vaulted portico preserves two Roman sarcophagi dating back to the 3rd and 4th centuries A.D., tombstones, reliefs and coats of arms from the 14th century. An extensive restoration process carried out between 2012 and 2014 enhanced the value of the building while preserving its powerful and distinctive historical identity. Today the "Parasi" houses the Tourist Office in the entrance hall on the ground floor, the ancient venue of the "Banco di Giustizia”. Exhibition spaces on the upper floors are suitable for organising exhibitions, conferences and events, constituting a "Cultural Centre" for the community. Every year, from April through October, the palace hosts two prestigious one-man shows of national or international artists.
Accessibility: also for disabled people
Schools: on request for groups/school groups, maximum two classes at the same time.
Credit: Archivio Fotografico Distretto dei Laghi - Lorenzo Pipi and Marco Benedetto Cerini
