Teodelapio, Steel sculpture at Railway Station, Spoleto, Italy
The black steel construction rises 18 meters tall and spans 14 meters wide, featuring geometric shapes that form an abstract composition.
The sculpture came into existence during the 1962 Festival dei Due Mondi, when Giovanni Carandente invited Alexander Calder to create this monumental work.
The name Teodelapio comes from a Lombard duke of Spoleto depicted in old prints that Calder discovered at Hotel dei Duchi.
The sculpture stands directly in front of the Spoleto train station, making it the first landmark visitors see upon arrival by rail.
The steel plates used in construction measure one centimeter thick, matching the specifications typically reserved for ship hull construction.
Location: Spoleto
Inception: 1962
Creator: Alexander Calder
Height: 1,800 cm
Width: 1,400 cm
Made from material: steel
Part of: Sculture nella città
GPS coordinates: 42.74765,12.73644
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:16
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