Oratorio delle Zitelle, Vicenza

Name: Oratorio delle Zitelle
Address: Vicenza, Italy

#60 among attractions in Vicenza

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The Oratorio delle Zitelle is an oratory built in the mid-17th century for the "Pia Casa di Santa Maria delle Vergini," also known as the "Ospizio delle Zitelle" and located in Vicenza in contrà Santa Caterina in the Borgo Berga area.

A rare example of a sacred building with an octagonal plan in the city, it is located in front of St. Catherine's Church and houses an important cycle of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century paintings.

The oratory is owned by the Public Institute of Assistance and Charities.

Coordinates: 45°32'30"N, 11°33'6"E

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Vicenza Italy

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Oratorio delle Zitelle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

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Vicenza Cathedral, Vicenza
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Palazzo Porto, Vicenza
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Oratorio delle Zitelle?

Nearby attractions include Arco delle Scalette, Vicenza (3 min walk), Chiesa dei Santi Bernardino e Chiara, Vicenza (5 min walk), Church of San Silvestro, Vicenza (5 min walk), Stadio Romeo Menti, Vicenza (8 min walk).

How to get to Oratorio delle Zitelle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Oratorio delle Zitelle:

Bus

Viale Risorgimento Fronte Civico 24 • Lines: E47 (3 min walk)
Viale Margherita • Lines: E47 (3 min walk)

Train

Vicenza (14 min walk)