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Things to see in Vicenza (Italy): 37 places and when to go
Vicenza is a town in Italy, and this site lists 37 places in and around it, mainly History (15), Food and drink (8), Temples (5). The best known are Villa La Rotonda, Teatro Olimpico and Basilica Palladiana. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 31. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Italy · 45.5483, 11.5438
- Places
- 37 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (15) · Food and drink (8) · Temples (5) · Nature (5) · Museums and art (2) · Wildlife (2)
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to February and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- VCE Venezia (VE), 63 km as the crow flies
What to see in Vicenza
The places in and around Vicenza, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Villa La RotondaVilla near Vicenza, Italy2.3 km
- Teatro OlimpicoTheatre in Vicenza, Italy, designed by Andrea Palladio471 m
- Basilica PalladianaPublic building in Vicenza, Italy, whose Renaissance loggias were designed by Andrea Palladio259 m
- Palazzo ValmaranaPalace in Vicenza, Italy63 m
- Villa CaldognoPalladian villa in Caldogno, Italy7.9 km
- Villa ChiericatiBuilding in Vancimuglio, Italy9.3 km
- Villa Gazzotti GrimaniVilla in Bertesina, Vicenza, Italy4.6 km
- Villa ValmaranaVilla in Lisiera, Veneto, Italy6.3 km
- Monte BericoRoman Catholic and minor basilica in Vicenza, northern Italy1.5 km
- Villa TrissinoPalladian villa in Vicenza, Italy2.0 km
- Palazzo Porto, VicenzaPalace in Contrà Porti 21, Vicenza, Italy180 m
- Villa ThienePalladian villa in Quinto Vicentino, Italy6.9 km
- Vicenza CathedralCathedral in Vicenza, Italy219 m
- Santa Corona, VicenzaChurch building in Vicenza, Italy355 m
- Palazzo SchioPalace in Vicenza, Italy379 m
- Torre BissaraTower in Vicenza, Italy263 m
- Arco delle ScaletteUNESCO World Heritage Site in Veneto, Italy1.1 km
- Palazzo Thiene Bonin LongarePalace in Vicenza, Italy254 m
- Santa Maria Nova, Vicenza16th-century former church in Vicenza, attributed to 1578 designs of Andrea Palladio492 m
- San Gaetano, VicenzaChurch building in Vicenza, Italy241 m
- Villa Valmarana ai NaniVilla in Vicenza, Italy1.8 km
- Palazzo Leoni MontanariMuseum in Italy318 m
- Grotta di San BernardinoCave14 km
- Monte BrosimoSummit8.8 km
And the other 13, by what you come to do:
- History: Villa Ghislanzoni
- With kids: Acquapark Altavilla Vicentina
- Food and drink: Adagio, Cantina Pegoraro, Cantina Sanvalentino s.n.c., Costalunga Vini, Distilleria Fratelli Brunello, Distilleria Schiavo, Le Pignole, Siemàn
- Nature: CRAS - centro recupero fauna selvatica, Oasi degli stagni di Casale “Alberto Carta”
- Stargazing: Osservatorio Astronomico Giancarlo Beltrame
When to go to Vicenza
The best time to visit Vicenza is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:53
- FebPossible10:09
- MarBest time11:37
- AprBest time13:18
- MayBest time14:42
- JunBest time15:28
- JulPossible15:09
- AugPossible13:56
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:41
- NovPossible9:14
- DecPossible8:31
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 31. In April, 36 of the 37 places are at their best.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Vicenza
The nearest main airport is Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE, Venezia (VE)), 63 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Lugo di Vicenza57 places22 km
- San Bonifacio30 places24 km
- Bolca di Vestenanova15 places27 km
- Padova79 places30 km
- Castelfranco Veneto20 places33 km
- Este43 places37 km
And all of Italy, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Vicenza?
The best known: Villa La Rotonda, Teatro Olimpico, Basilica Palladiana, Palazzo Valmarana, Villa Caldogno. In all, 37 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Vicenza?
March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 31.
How do you get to Vicenza?
The nearest main airport is Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), 63 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Vicenza as the destination and these 37 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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