Cimitero Maggiore, Vicenza

Name: Cimitero Maggiore
Address: Viale del Cimitero 14, Vicenza, 36100, Italy

#53 among attractions in Vicenza

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The Cimitero Maggiore di Vicenza, formerly known as Cimitero Monumentale di Vicenza, is the main cemetery in the city of Vicenza. Built by architects Bartolomeo Malacarne and Giacomo Verda between 1816 and 1848 in neoclassical style, it houses the graves of Andrea Palladio, Guido Piovene, Mariano Rumor, Virgilio Scapin, and Antonio Fogazzaro, among others.

Coordinates: 45°33'33"N, 11°33'22"E

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Viale del Cimitero 14Vicenza 36100 Italy

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Cimitero Maggiore – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palazzo Chiericati, Palazzo Porto, Palazzo Barbaran da Porto, Palazzo Thiene.

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16th-century palace and art museum
Palazzo Chiericati, Vicenza
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Andrea Palladio, Palladian architecture, Palace
Palazzo Porto, Vicenza
22 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vicenza, Italy, Palazzo Porto is a testament to the city's rich architectural heritage. This palace, designed by the celebrated Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio, stands as a quintessential example of Palladian architecture, which...
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, Andrea Palladio, Palladian architecture
Palazzo Barbaran da Porto, Vicenza
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vicenza, Italy, Palazzo Barbaran da Porto stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage and its contribution to the world of architecture. This art museum, housed within a historical building, is a prime example of Renaissance...
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Andrea Palladio, Palladian architecture, Palace
Palazzo Thiene, Vicenza
23 min walk • Palazzo Thiene is a striking example of Renaissance architecture and a prominent tourist attraction nestled in the heart of Vicenza, Italy. This historical palace, designed by the eminent Italian architect Andrea Palladio in the mid-16th century, is a testament to the...
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Andrea Palladio, Palladian architecture, Theater
Teatro Olimpico, Vicenza
19 min walk • The Teatro Olimpico is a theatre in Vicenza, northern Italy, constructed in 1580–1585. The theatre was the final design by the Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio and was not completed until after his death.
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Andrea Palladio, Palladian architecture, Palace
Palazzo Schio, Vicenza
21 min walk • Palazzo Schio is a patrician palace of the 16th century in Vicenza, northern Italy, whose facade was designed by the Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio in 1560.
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16th century palace with ionic columns
Casa Cogollo, Vicenza
20 min walk • Casa Cogollo is a small palazzo in Vicenza built in 1559 and attributed to architect Andrea Palladio. Since 1994 it has formed part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "City of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto".
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Church, Hotel, Gothic architecture
Chiesa di Santa Corona, Vicenza
20 min walk • Santa Corona is a Gothic-style, Roman Catholic church located in Vicenza, region of Veneto, Italy. The church contains the Valmarana chapel, whose design is attributed to the Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio. Palladio himself was initially buried in this church.
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Church, Baroque architecture
Chiesa di San Marco in San Girolamo, Vicenza
21 min walk • The Church of San Marco in San Girolamo is a baroque parish church in Vicenza, northern Italy, built in the 18th century by the Discalced Carmelites. It houses various artworks by artists of the early 18th century from Veneto. The sacristy preserves its original furniture of the same period.
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Square, Historic walking areas, Monuments and statues
Piazza dei Signori, Vicenza
25 min walk • Piazza dei Signori is a city square in Vicenza, Italy.
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Library
Biblioteca Civica Bertoliana, Vicenza
24 min walk • The Biblioteca Civica Bertoliana is a main public library of the municipality of Vicenza, Italy. Inaugurated at the dawn of the 18th-century, and now the third largest library in the Veneto, after the Biblioteca Marciana of Venice and the University of Padua library. The main office is located in the Palazzo San Giacomo, Vicenza.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cimitero Maggiore?

Nearby attractions include Chiesa e convento di Santa Lucia, Vicenza (10 min walk), Araceli, Vicenza (10 min walk), Santa Maria in Araceli, Vicenza (14 min walk), ex chiesa e monastero di San Bartolomeo, Vicenza (15 min walk).

How to get to Cimitero Maggiore by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cimitero Maggiore:

Bus

Cimitero Vicenza • Lines: 5 (6 min walk)
Viale Trieste 190 • Lines: 5, E47 (8 min walk)

Train

Anconetta (19 min walk)