Culture of Vicenza. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Vicenza became a permanent venue for various festivals. Many local holidays are of global importance and attract a huge number of foreign tourists. At the end of May, the Classical Music …
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Vicenza is a perfect destination for a family holiday. The city has created excellent conditions for a wide variety of entertainment. Those traveling with kids will be primarily interested …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Vicenza and surroundings
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Public palaces near Vicenza
♥ Palace 'Palazzo Chiericati' Vicenza, 0.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Palazzo Canossa' Verona, 45.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Palazzo Chiericati' Vicenza, 0.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Palace 'Palazzo Canossa' Verona, 45.3 km from the center. On the map


Cathedrals and basilicas near Vicenza
♥ Basilica-Abbazia di S. Maria Assunta, Praglia, 25.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica del Monte Carmelo, Padova, 29.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica Cattedrale di S. Maria Assunta, Padova, 29.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica Pontificia di Sant’Antonio, Padova, 30.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica-Abbazia di S. Giustina, Padova, 30.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica di S. Maria delle Grazie, Este, 37.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Santuario-Basilica di S. Maria della Pace, Verona, 41.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica-Abbazia di S. Maria Assunta, Praglia, 25.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Basilica del Monte Carmelo, Padova, 29.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Basilica Cattedrale di S. Maria Assunta, Padova, 29.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Basilica Pontificia di Sant’Antonio, Padova, 30.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Basilica-Abbazia di S. Giustina, Padova, 30.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Basilica di S. Maria delle Grazie, Este, 37.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Santuario-Basilica di S. Maria della Pace, Verona, 41.1 km from the center. On the map


Unique spots in Vicenza and near
Piombi Prison
From the series “Famous prisons of the world”
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Distance from Vicenza center - 63 km.
Casanova immediately began to make a hole in the floor of his cell. He planned to escape from the empty palace one of the holidays. Casanova was suddenly transferred to another cell when almost everything was ready to escape. Prison guards discovered a huge hole in his former cell soon after. Casanova had to bribe the guards to keep this fact from becoming public. He escaped from his new cell through a hole made in the lead roof shortly after. …
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Saint Marks Basilica
From the series “Monuments of Byzantium: the most famous buildings”
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Distance from Vicenza center - 62.7 km.
The main altar is considered the key element of the unique decoration. Skilled jewelers worked on its creation for more than 500 years. The height of the altar is 2.5 meters. Its length is 3.3 meters. It consists of 80 miniature icons. They are made of precious materials. Guests of the basilica can also admire the unique mosaics. They were created in the 13th century. A small museum operates on the temple grounds today. Examples of ancient sculptures and antique mosaics are presented in it. There are also works of art here. Their age is more than a thousand years. …
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Ponte di Rialto
From the series “Unbelievable and Magnificent Bridges and Viaducts”
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Distance from Vicenza center - 62.5 km.
Until 1854 Rialto remained the only crossing over the Grand Canal. In the middle of the 19th century the academy bridge was built. The best way to see the old bridge in every detail - with the gondola or the promenade boat under it to drive. From the bridge, the wonderful view of the Rialto district and the historic sights on the banks of the Grand Canal are open. …
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Vicenza
Landmarks of culture on Vicenza map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc

