Their connection to Soglio and interest in historic buildings inspired Ugo and Elena Giacometti to acquire and restore a farmhouse and barn - owned by Elena's family for several generations - as well as to restore an abandoned smithy located nearby. The three buildings in Gassa d'la Streccia were opened to the public for the first time in 2017 with an open day. Since then, cultural activities, photo exhibitions and guided tours have been organized. Photographs are on display in the smithy, which is used as an exhibition space. The two-story building is accessible to the public from Easter to the end of October.

Opening hours and access
During the tourist season, the smithy is always open and freely accessible to the public. Caution and regard are requested. Children are allowed access only in the presence of an adult. Insurance is the responsibility of visitors; the owners disclaim any liability.

Exhibitions
Smithy (ground floor and first floor): "The Bregaglia in 1911". Photographs by Albert Stumpf. Freely accessible from Easter to the end of October.

Price
Free donation 

Information
Ugo and Elena Giacometti, Via Principale 10, 7603 Vicosoprano, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 La Streccia - Gassa d'la Streccia 11 - 7610 Soglio

Exhibition of pictures and sculptures from Martin Ruch, other artists and local history.

Place cantina della Villa Bregazzi  (Casa 207) in Roticcio
Opening hours on request
Contact Martin Ruch, 079 220 42 11

Exhibitions, concerts and celebrations  

Count de Renesse had the church built in 1884 according to the design of the famous Belgian architect Jules Rauh.

Construction began on June 16, 1884 and by September 16 of the same year the church had already been completed. Countess de Renesse then gave it to the Kursaal Hotel. It was then given to the Anglican community and in 1967 became the Catholic church of Maloja. When the new church of Maloja was inaugurated, the old church of San Gaudenz - as it was officially called - was deconsecrated.

It is now called Chiesa Bianca. It was restored thanks to a private initiative and is now a meeting place that hosts a variety of performances: concerts, book presentations, parties and celebrations. In the pretty little church were also celebrated weddings and baptisms. Next to the church is installed in summer a chessboard and every game, played here, in the middle of the enchanting landscape, is a wonderful pleasure.

Informations www.segantini.com/chiesa-bianca, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Mme. Gioconda Segantini, +41 81 824 31 34

 La Motta, 7516 Maloja

After 1906, a small barn in the heart of Stampa was converted into Giovanni Giacometti’s studio. In this room, his children as well as his wife Annetta often posed as models for the painter. After Giovanni’s death in 1933, his famous son, Alberto, used the small atelier. He regularly visited his home-valley and his mother during the summer months. Even today, you can still see traces of the two artists in the room.

Atelier Visits
Every Sunday, from 31 May to 20 October 2025, at 3.00 pm
Every Thursday, from 15 July to 31 August 2025, at 3.00 pm

Prices
Adults CHF 5.– (plus admission)
6–16 years CHF 3.– (plus admission)

Information
www.ciaesagranda.ch | T +41 (0)81 822 17 16 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

    Atelier Giacometti, c/o Museo Ciäsa Granda, Strada Cantonale 102, 7605 Stampa

An artist to discover

Vitale Ganzoni (1915 – 1990), was the founder of the valley museum, Ciäsa Granda. However, foremost, the Bregaglia elementary school teacher was an artist. In a permanent exhibition in Maloja, you can immerse yourself in his work.

Location Casa Al Larasc, Maloja
Open upon request; contact Ms. Ursina Negrini
www.vitale-ganzoni.ch

Between Switzerland and Italy

Bruno Ritter was born in 1951, in Cham in canton Zug. In 1982, he moved to Canete in Valchiavenna and then, in 1994, he moved to Bregaglia.

At first, he lived in Maloja and later he moved to Borgonovo, where he currently resides. At the beginning, his artistic works were greatly influenced by the surrounding mouintains. His artistic creativity is not only limited to the threatening and mysterious shadows of the mountains. He also paints local people and conveys the atmosphere of the area in his works. Some of his works can be seen on his website.

His atelier is located in the "Castello" in Chiavenna. It is possible to visit his atelier from Monday-Friday by appointment only. Please inquire at least one day in advance.

Bruno Ritter Documentary DE SUB from Giger Brüder on Vimeo.

Bruno Ritter
Tel. +39 0343 3 66 65 or Tel. +41 81 824 37 54
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www.brunoritter.ch

A new life in Bondo

Varlin (Willy Guggenheim, 1900-1977) settled in Bondo in 1963 after marrying Franca Giovanoli, a local Bregaglian woman.