Torre Bissara, Vicenza

Name: Torre Bissara
Address: Piazza dei Signori, Vicenza, Italy

#28 among attractions in Vicenza

Tower, Palladian architecture, Observation decks and towers

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Torre Bissara is a tower in Piazza dei Signori, Vicenza, Italy. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1174 (850 years ago)Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 45°32'50"N, 11°32'49"E

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Torre Bissara – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~930 ftNE
16th-century palace and art museum
Palazzo Chiericati, Vicenza
5 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...
~960 ftNW
Andrea Palladio, Palladian architecture, Palace
Palazzo Porto, Vicenza
5 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...
~550 ftNW
, Andrea Palladio, Palladian architecture
Palazzo Barbaran da Porto, Vicenza
3 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...
~200 ftW
Andrea Palladio, Palladian architecture, Palace
Palazzo del Capitaniato, Vicenza
1 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...
~550 ftNW
Andrea Palladio, Palladian architecture, Palace
Palazzo Thiene, Vicenza
3 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...
~1210 ftNE
Andrea Palladio, Palladian architecture, Theater
Teatro Olimpico, Vicenza
6 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.
~130 ftSW
Iconic building for cultural exhibitions
Basilica Palladiana, Vicenza
1 min walk • The Basilica Palladiana is a Renaissance building in the central Piazza dei Signori in Vicenza, north-eastern Italy.
~1380 ftW
Andrea Palladio, Palladian architecture, Palace
Palazzo Thiene Bonin Longare, Vicenza
7 min walk • Palazzo Thiene Bonin Longare is a patrician palace in Vicenza, northern Italy, designed by Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio, probably in 1572, and built after Palladio's death by Vincenzo Scamozzi.
~1340 ftS
Andrea Palladio, Palladian architecture, Palace
Palazzo Civena, Vicenza
7 min walk • Palazzo Civena is a Renaissance palace in Vicenza, Italy, dating to 1540. It was the first city palace designed by Andrea Palladio. The palace was constructed for the brothers Giovanni Giacomo, Pier Antonio, Vincenzo, and Francesco Civena.
~850 ftSW
Church
Vicenza Cathedral, Vicenza
5 min walk • Vicenza Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Vicenza, Veneto, northern Italy. It is the seat of the Bishop of Vicenza, and is dedicated to the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary.
~1500 ftSW
Andrea Palladio, Palladian architecture, Palace
Palazzo Porto, Vicenza
8 min walk • The Palazzo Porto is a palace in Piazza Castello, Vicenza, northern Italy. It is one of two palazzi in the city designed by Andrea Palladio for members of the Porto family. Only two bays of it were ever built, beginning shortly after 1571. Why the patron, Alessandro Porto, did not continue with the project is not known.

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Which popular attractions are close to Torre Bissara?

Nearby attractions include Piazza dei Signori, Vicenza (1 min walk), Basilica Palladiana, Vicenza (1 min walk), Palazzo del Monte di Pietà, Vicenza (1 min walk), Chiesa di San Vincenzo, Vicenza (1 min walk).

How to get to Torre Bissara by public transport?

The nearest stations to Torre Bissara:

Bus

Via Giuriolo • Lines: E47 (5 min walk)
Piazza Matteotti • Lines: 1, 2, 5, 7 (5 min walk)

Train

Vicenza (13 min walk)