City of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto, Vicenza

Name: City of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto
Address: Vicenza, Italy

#48 among attractions in Vicenza

Unesco, Andrea Palladio, Palladian architecture, Vernacular architecture

City of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto

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City of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto, Vicenza

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City of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto is a World Heritage Site in Italy, which protects buildings by the architect Andrea Palladio. UNESCO inscribed the site on the World Heritage List in 1994. At first the site was called "Vicenza, City of Palladio" and only buildings in the immediate area of Vicenza were included. ()

Local name: Ville palladiane Unesco: from 1994Coordinates: 45°32'60"N, 11°33'0"E

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Vicenza Italy

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City of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palazzo Chiericati, Palazzo Porto, Palazzo Barbaran da Porto, Palazzo del Capitaniato.

~340 ftSW
16th-century palace and art museum
Palazzo Chiericati, Vicenza
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vicenza, Italy, Palazzo Chiericati is a Renaissance masterpiece that beckons art lovers and history enthusiasts alike. This stunning palace, designed by the renowned architect Andrea Palladio in 1550, was commissioned by the nobleman Girolamo...
~1260 ftW
Andrea Palladio, Palladian architecture, Palace
Palazzo Porto, Vicenza
7 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...
~1310 ftSW
, Andrea Palladio, Palladian architecture
Palazzo Barbaran da Porto, Vicenza
7 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...
~1400 ftSW
Andrea Palladio, Palladian architecture, Palace
Palazzo del Capitaniato, Vicenza
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vicenza, Italy, the Palazzo del Capitaniato stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage and architectural prowess. This historical landmark, also known as the Loggia del Capitanio, is the brainchild of the illustrious Renaissance...
~1190 ftSW
Andrea Palladio, Palladian architecture, Palace
Palazzo Thiene, Vicenza
6 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...
~70 ftS
Andrea Palladio, Palladian architecture, Theater
Teatro Olimpico, Vicenza
1 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.
~1390 ftSW
Iconic building for cultural exhibitions
Basilica Palladiana, Vicenza
7 min walk • The Basilica Palladiana is a Renaissance building in the central Piazza dei Signori in Vicenza, north-eastern Italy.
~1790 ftW
Andrea Palladio, Palladian architecture, Palace
Palazzo Schio, Vicenza
9 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.
~440 ftSW
16th century palace with ionic columns
Casa Cogollo, Vicenza
3 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".
~1570 ftSW
Andrea Palladio, Palladian architecture, Palace
Palazzo Pojana, Vicenza
8 min walk • Palazzo Pojana is a patrician palace in Vicenza, northern Italy, attributed to the Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio, about 1560.
~530 ftSW
Church, Hotel, Gothic architecture
Chiesa di Santa Corona, Vicenza
3 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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Which popular attractions are close to City of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto?

Nearby attractions include Palladian villas of the Veneto, Vicenza (1 min walk), Teatro Olimpico, Vicenza (1 min walk), Palazzo Angaran, Vicenza (2 min walk), Palazzo Chiericati, Vicenza (2 min walk).

How to get to City of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto by public transport?

The nearest stations to City of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto:

Bus

Piazza XX Settembre • Lines: 1 (2 min walk)
Contra' San Pietro • Lines: E47 (3 min walk)

Train

Vicenza (19 min walk)
Anconetta (36 min walk)