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L'Omo - Monumento al Tessitore, Schio

#3 among attractions in Schio

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The monument to the Weaver, nicknamed l'Omo, is a sculpture in Schio, created in 1879 by Giulio Monteverde. Commissioned by Alessandro Rossi and dedicated "to his weavers," it is one of the main symbols of the town; the statue turns out to be the first monument in Italy dedicated to workers.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°42'52"N, 11°21'33"E
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L'Omo - Monumento al Tessitore – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castello di Schio, Teatro Civico, Church of Sant'Antonio Abate, Palazzo Toaldi Capra.

  • castello di schio~770 ftW
    Church, Forts and castles

    Castello di Schio, Schio

    4 min walk • Schio Castle was a castle in the Italian municipality of Schio of which only a crenellated tower remains incorporated into the deconsecrated church of Santa Maria della Neve. The place-name also indicates the central area of the town that recalls...

  • teatro civico schio~1840 ftSW
    Concerts and shows, Theater

    Teatro Civico, Schio

    9 min walk • The Civic Theater is the main theater of the city of Schio.

  • church of santantonio abate schio~1370 ftSW
    Church

    Church of Sant'Antonio Abate, Schio

    7 min walk • The church of St. Anthony Abbot is a sacred building in Schio, located on the edge of the historic center, between Maraschin and Fratelli Pasini streets.

  • palazzo toaldi capra schio~870 ftW
    Museum

    Palazzo Toaldi Capra, Schio

    5 min walk • Palazzo Toaldi Capra is a historic building in Schio, located along the central Via Pasubio.

  • biblioteca comunale renato bortoli schio~330 ftNE
    Library

    Biblioteca comunale Renato Bortoli, Schio

    2 min walk • The Renato Bortoli Civic Library is a public cultural institution of the municipality of Schio. Opened in 1953, it has established itself as one of the most vital and important in the province. It is housed in the former Baratto hospital.

  • palazzo garbin schio~760 ftSW
    City hall

    Palazzo Garbin, Schio

    4 min walk • Palazzo Garbin is a historic building in Schio, located along Via Fratelli Pasini; it is the headquarters of the Schio municipality.

  • monumento ad alessandro rossi schio~1500 ftSW
    Memorial

    Monumento ad Alessandro Rossi, Schio

    8 min walk • The monument to Alessandro Rossi is a 1902 sculpture in Schio by Giulio Monteverde. The statue was created at the initiative of a town committee that arose with the aim of dedicating a monument to entrepreneur Alessandro Rossi.

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Which popular attractions are close to L'Omo - Monumento al Tessitore?

Nearby attractions include Biblioteca comunale Renato Bortoli, Schio (2 min walk), Palazzo Garbin, Schio (4 min walk), Castello di Schio, Schio (4 min walk), Palazzo Toaldi Capra, Schio (5 min walk).

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