Crostolo Statue
A symbol of the stream that shaped Reggio Emilia
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The monument is open to visitors at all times.
Standing in Piazza Prampolini, in the heart of Reggio Emilia's historic city centre, the Crostolo Statue is one of the city's most recognisable landmarks.
The sculpture represents the Crostolo, the stream that has played an important role in the history and development of Reggio Emilia for centuries.
Originally created for the park of the Ducal Palace of Rivalta and documented as early as 1754, the statue was part of a monumental group depicting the three main rivers of the former Duchy of Modena and Reggio: the Crostolo, Secchia and Panaro.
In 1802 it was moved to its current location, where it still stands above the historic public well in Piazza Prampolini.
For centuries, this square has been at the heart of city life.
It was once home to Reggio Emilia's public well, and during the Cispadane Revolution of 1796 it became the site of the Tree of Liberty, a symbol of the revolutionary ideals of the time.
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Piazza Prampolini - 42121 Reggio Emilia (RE)
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