Car Hire Schio - Mini guide to Schio

The town of Schio is located in the Vicenza province. This commune is geographically located in the North of Vicenza and in East of the Lake of Garda. The ""Little Dolomites,"" also known as the Prealps surround the region along with Mount Pasubio.

In the initial periods when people started settling in Schio, most activity was concentrated around two old hills. At present the past settlement area is home to the ruins of a castle, and a stately neoclassical cathedral.

Schio gained popularity as a flourishing wool manufacturing region back in the 12th century. Up until 1311 this commune was governed by the Venetian Maltraversi family. At present, Schio is an industrial town. Much of this credit is acknowledged to Alessandro Rossi, who went on to found the largest Italian wool firm, Lanerossi in the 19th century. Not only did the industry come up but also he was attentive towards all related requirements and provided his workers with houses, nurseries, schools, theatres and gardens. The textile factories, Conte and Cazzola have also been important names in the city.

In fact it was so popular because of its wool trade it has been hailed as the “Manchester of Italy.” For visitors the Weaver’s Monument erected in 1879 is a popular sightseeing option. Built by Alessandro Rossi as a dedication to his workers, it is symbolized by a. man who upholds the shuttle of his loom and the emblem in one hand.

You can also visit the St. Francis’ Church that finds its roots in the early 15th century. At present it is used as a home for the elderly. The little church of St. Mary has been standing since 1511 where a column had been constructed after a plague. It became a church in 1580. The Toaldi-Capra Palace is popular too and is at present the Town Hall. It was restored in 1981and currently houses the Musical Institute which suffices as the center for cultural activities.

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