Best Things To Do in Vicenza, Italy

  1. Vicenza Airport Image
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    Vicenza Airport (IATA: VIC, ICAO: LIPV) is an airport located in Vicenza, Italy. It is located approximately 8 km (5 mi) south of the city center. The airport is mainly used for general aviation and military operations.History:Vicenza Airport was built in the 1930s and was used as a military airfield during World War II. After the war, the airport was used for civilian operations. In the 1950s,...Read more
  2. Lace Museum Image
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    The Lace Museum in Vicenza, Italy was started in 1924 by Countess Livia da Porto Thiene, a passionate collector of lace and lace-making tools. The museum was originally located in the Palazzo Thiene Bonin Longare, a historic palace in Vicenza.Countess Livia da Porto Thiene was inspired to start the museum after attending an exhibition on lace in Venice in 1913. She began collecting lace and lac...Read more
  3. Museo Dipinti Sacri Bizantini - Istituto Ellenico Image
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    The Museo Dipinti Sacri Bizantini - Istituto Ellenico, Vicenza, Italy was founded in 1883 by the Greek Orthodox Church of Vicenza. The museum was established to preserve and promote the Byzantine religious art of the region. The museum houses a collection of over 500 Byzantine icons, frescoes, and manuscripts, as well as other artifacts from the Byzantine period. The museum also serves as a res...Read more
  4. Museo Ebraico Image
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    The Museo Ebraico (Jewish Museum) in Vicenza, Italy was started in 1986 by the Jewish Community of Vicenza. The museum was created to preserve and showcase the history and culture of the Jewish community in Vicenza, which dates back to the 16th century.The idea for the museum was first proposed by Rabbi Elio Toaff, the Chief Rabbi of Rome, during a visit to Vicenza in 1985. He suggested that th...Read more
  5. Criptoportico Romano

    4.6 (291 Votes)
    Criptoportico Romano

    Historical Site

    If you are a history enthusiast and love to explore historical findings, then during your tour of Vicenza, Italy, you can visit Criptoportico Romano. It is nothing but an ancient corridor found in the year 1954. The historical structure has many elements to startle the visitors. There are 31 small windows inside it that look like wolves. Stone based entrance, brick layers carrying mosaic style...Read more
  6. Palazzo Chiericati

    4.5 (1192 Votes)
    Palazzo Chiericati

    Museum, Historical Site, Monument, Palace

    This is a Renaissance palace built by the man behind the palatial mansions- Andrea Palladio. It was a request from Count Chiericati to Palladio that he build the monument and thus was named after him. It was completed during the time of Chiericati’s son, also an heir of the Valeros. The facade of the palazzo is marked by 3 bays. The central is a bit projected and is closed now. The other ...Read more
  7. Mercatino Dell'usato Vicenza

    3.7 (132 Votes)
    Via Nazionale 25
  8. Basilica Dei Santi Felice E Fortunato

    4.6 (392 Votes)
    Basilica Dei Santi Felice E Fortunato

    Church, Religious Site

    This is an ancient church that is now the home parish of the city. It dates back to the 4th or 5th century. It is richly decorated inside- out. The columns, towers, apses, chapel, face and dome all look very beautiful. Out of all the lovely artwork, the highlights are the mosaic work in the center of the Basilica, the Adoration of the Magi and other sculptures. The Chapel of Martyrion and the B...Read more
  9. Giardino Salvi

    4 (579 Votes)
    Giardino Salvi

    Park, Historical Site, Architecture , Heritage Building

    This is also known as the Gardens Valmarana Salvi. The land was bought by the Valmarana family in the 16th century and this garden was at the side of the large mansion that was built for them. The park was later publicly opened in 18th century. In the 19th century, the park was transformed into an English Garden. There are 2 beautiful lodges inside this park built in the Palladian style which a...Read more
  10. Fondazione Bisazza

    4.8 (102 Votes)
    Museum
  11. Da Schio Palace

    4.5 (3153 Votes)
  12. Palazzo Valmarana Braga

    4.5 (220 Votes)
  13. Basilica Palladiana

    4.7 (734 Votes)
    Basilica Palladiana

    Historical Site, Heritage Building

    This is a Renaissance building that is situated in the Central Piazza. The highlight of it is the loggia which is one of the finest examples of Palladiana windows. The building was originally built in the 15th century in the Gothic style. The present structure was built later. As you go inside it is simply beautiful with layered ceilings and long corridors that serve as a fantastic watch deck. ...Read more
  14. Villa Gazzotti Grimani

  15. Stadio Romeo Menti

    4.1 (272 Votes)