Vicenza
On the banks of the River Bacchglione
near the Po River, lies the city of Vicenza. Nearby stand the Alpine hills and volcanic mountains Berici. Vicenza was under the dominion of Venice in the 15th century, sharing their wealth with the city-state until the arrival of Napoleon in 1797. The city centre is small, compact and medieval. The architect Andrea Palladio was apprenticed and worked here, there are many examples of his work in Vicenza as Chiericatti Palace, the Palladian Basilica and the City Art Gallery. Vicenza is a great starting point to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Palladian Villas of the Veneto. Vicenza is also itself a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At the heart of the old city is the Piazza dei Signori is where City Hall (Palazzo della Regione). Do not miss Piazza del Duomo, the Bishop’s Palace, Palazzo dei Commune, the Palazzo Schio (known as Golden House), San Stefano Church, San Lorenzo Church and the pictures of the churches of Ara Coeli, and Carmine St Catherine. Hotels in Vicenza
What to visit in Vicenza: Piazza dei Signori; Basilica Palladiana (Palazzo della Ragione); Loggia del Capitanio; Teatro Olimpico; Chiesa di Santa Corona; Palazzo Thiene; Porta Castello Tower; Palazzo Chiericati; Church of St Mary of Monte Berico; Palazzo del Capitaniato; Vicenza Cathedral;
Restaurants in Vicenza
- Al Pestello – Bottega Storica
- Il Molo
- Righetti
- Hostaria Fortuna Vecia
- Ristorante Indiano Buddha
Transports in Vicenza
By train – Vicenza is between Milan and Venice train connection. There are also connections to/from other Italian cities.
Map of Vicenza
Map of Vicenza
Where is Vicenza on Map of Italy
Where is Vicenza on Map of Italy