The monument is near the parish church square in Ortisei. It was built in memory of Johann Baptist Purger (1805-1872), the mayor who fought for the construction of the Val Gardena Road from Ponte Gardena to Ortisei.

There are different places where you can park your car:

• Central Parking
• Valley station of the Seiser Alm cablecar
• Valley station of the Seceda cablecar

It can be reached on foot by starting from Sant'Antonio square and crossing the pedestrian area of Ortisei. Once you reach the end of the pedestrian area, continue for another 200 meters and you will find the monument on the right.

Accessible by the bus line 350 from Bolzano or Bressanone to the S. Antonio square.
Accessible by the bus line 172 from Castelrotto to the S. Antonio square.
Accessible by the bus line 351 from Chiusa, Laion, S. Pietro to the S. Antonio square.
Timetables and travel information are available in the local tourist office in Val Gardena.