The City and near by

Vicenza...

Lying at the foot of the Berico hills, Vicenza is universally known as the city of 'Palladio'. The city was officially designed as part of the world heritage by UNESCO in 1994. Anyone not familiar with the old city centre will be surprised to discover a wealth of art that has inspired famous writers such as Goethe, Camus, Fogazzaro and Goffredo Parise. The piazza dei signori is an obligatory stop with its Basilica Palladiana and Loggia del Capitaniato; while the Teatro Olimpico, The rotonda and the Basilica di Monte Berico should also not be missed.

Basilica Palladiana in Vicenza

Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza

...and its province

Bassano del Grappa Situated on the banks of the Brenta river, 32 kilometers from Vicenza, Bassano is rich in natural beauty and masterpieces of art. The symbol of the city is its characteristic wooden bridge designed by Andrea Palladio in 1569.

Piazza degli Scacchi in Marostica

Marostica

A few minutes from Bassano Marostica is famous throughout the world for its chess-board decorated square where the celebrated chess game with real people as pieces has been played out every year since 1454.

For further information please contact:
Vicenza Tourist Promotion Agency
Piazza Duomo,5 - 36100 Vicenza
Tel. 0444 544.122 - Fax 0444 325.001
E -mail: aptivice@ascom.vi.it
www.ascom.vi.it/aptvicenza

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