Vicenza Attractions

 
The provincial capital of Vicenza lies northwest of Padua on the edge of the fertile Po plain on both sides of the River Bacchiglione. It is included in the UNESCO list of sites of major historical importance, and is famous for its goldsmiths' work and the "baccalà", a tasty fish dish.

History

The ancient Vicetia (Vicentia) was a Roman town in A.D. 49. In the early Middle Ages it was the seat of the Duke of Lombard, then of a Frankish count, and later became part of the community of Verona. In the 12th century the bishops took it over, then Vicenza became engaged in struggles against Emperor Frederick I (Barbarossa) for its independence.

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Basilica Palladiana, located on the Piazza dei Signori, was originally built as a public meeting space. The building has a vaulted wooden roof, and two story colonnades.

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The Teatro Olimpico is a wood and stucco building built in the 1580s by Palladio and Vincenzo Scamozzi. It is capable of holding 1,000 people.

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Vicenza Surroundings

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La Rotonda, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a large domed building dating to the 16th and 17th C, created by Palladio and Scamozzi.
The famous Rotonda near Vicenza begun by Palladio about 1550 and completed by Scamozzi in 1606.La Rotonda, Vicenza
The Casa Pigafetta in Vicenza.Vicenza
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