TUCKED AWAY IN A NARROW valley, Gandino is a small mountain village that flourished in the 14th century thanks to the textile industry, which remains the main source of income for a good part of the inhabitants. The fame and wealth that the villagers acquired during the Middle Ages have left their mark in the form of palatial buildings and sumptuous churches that can still be admired to this day. 

The Museo della Basilica di Gandino collects and preserves religious objects belonging to the nearby Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta. First opened in 1929, the museum underwent major modifications and expansions in 1963 and in 1988, and it is now located within the walls of the palace where the local vicar lived in the 16th century. In addition to religious objects, the museum is also a repository of textiles from the 15th century to today.