A Guide to Vicenza

Vicenza has a wealth of rich culture and artistic masterpieces, some of the most famous come from Andrea Palladio. Palladio’s incredible work has helped to give Vicenza a Special Status awarded by UNESCO.

There are countless places to see in Vicenza including Piazza dei Signori, the Basilica with Tower, the Loggia del Capitanato, the Monte di Pietà, Corso Palladio, Palazzo Breganze, Palazzo Bonin, Palazzo Piovene, Palazzo Loschi Zileri, Palazzo Braschi, Palazzo Trissino, Palladio's House, the Church of St Corona, Villa Capra Valmarana (La Rotonda), the Basilica of Monte Berico. The cuisine of Vicenza has age old origins, featuring dishes such as Baccalà alla vicentina, Risi e bisi, Snails with Rubbio celery, the Black Truffle of the Colli Berici, Asiago cheese, rice from Grumolo and wines such as the Vicenza DOC, Breganze and Gambellera. Among the many events there are the Organic produce market, Vivi Vicenza and the Chess tournament contested by human chess pieces.