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Piazza della Valle, which translated from Italian means ‘Plaza in the Valley’ commemorates the contribution of the Italian community to the viticulture industry in helping establish McLaren Vale as a premier wine region.
Public art elements include four large fused glass panels sponsored by families of the Italian migrant settlers, step risers bear inscriptions of accounts from migrant community members, a water feature and sculptural piece named ‘The Arrivals’ tells the story of a typical family arriving by boat to Australia with empty suitcases and a large mosaic floor panel records the establishment of a world class vineyard and its legacy. Combined, the work tells a relevant story about the resilience of new arrivals and how valued different skills and cultural differences can become within a community and the Country.
Location
| Address: | Main Road, Adjacent Institute Hall, McLaren Vale, 5171 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.217353 Long: 138.540843 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Structure |
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| Monument Theme: | Technology |
| Sub-Theme: | Industry |
| Designer: | Giordano Architecture |
| Artist: | Terrance Plowright |
| Monument Manufacturer: | Watpac |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 6th November, 2011 |
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