Schio
38,900 residents · 163,500 within 5 km · 200 m above sea level
What Schio is actually like
Schio is a town located in the province of Vicenza, known for its industrial and historical significance. It beautifully balances its heritage as a former wool processing stronghold under Alessandro Rossi with a steadily progressive modern industry sector. Schio's architecture is marked by landmarks such as the Fabbrica Alta, a towering reminder of its industrial past, and the neoclassical Teatro Civico. Schio is also a gateway to the Piccole Dolomiti, where visitors can go hiking and enjoy nature exploration.
How Schio is built
Post-war expanded comune
Building age, condition and occupancy from the ISTAT census (2011), by census section. Occupancy is shown as one honest split — the 2011 census does not reliably separate holiday homes from vacant ones.
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