Its name originates from the rocky outcrop which, in ancient times, when the Leogra and Timonchio rivers freely meandered through the area, likely resembled an island amidst the marshlands.
Distance from Caserma Ederle: 18 km (11.2 mi.) 28 minutes
Distance from Del Din: 13 km (8 mi.) 19 minutes
Distance from Caserma Miotto: 26 km (16 mi.) 28 minutes
Comune’s Website ⚠
Comune di Isola Vicentina
Via Marconi, 14
36033 Isola Vicentina
Pro Loco’s Website ⚠
Pro Loco’s Facebook Page ⚠
Pro Loco Isola Vicentina
Via Zanettin, 5
36033 Isola Vicentina
A Pro Loco is a grass-roots organization that promotes a particular place. Its purpose is to organize, finance, advertise and operate local events.
Inhabitants are called Isolani
Population: 10,261
Hamlets that belong to Isola Vicentina: Castelnovo, Ignago, Torreselle
Sister Cities: Marau (Brazil); Mühlhausen (Germany)
Annual Festivals and Sagre (Sagras)
Befana, an old witch who brings sweets to children
takes place on January 5th
Children’s Carnevale
takes place in February
Hike (caminada) - a walk through the hills of Isola Vicentina
takes place in April
Wine Tasting Event at Villa Cerchiari (vieni in Villa)
takes place in May
Gran Polù Festival (sagra Gran Polù) in Castelnovo
takes place in June
Palio of the Districts (palio delle contrade) Traditional competition or festival in which different “contrade” (districts or neighborhoods) of a town compete against one another
takes place in July
San Rocco Festival in Isola Vicentina (sagra di San Rocco)
takes place in August
San Lorenzo Festival in Castelnovo (sagra di San Lorenzo) goulash and potatoes specialty
takes place in August
Lodge Memorial Fest (rifugio memorial fest) at Villa Cerchiari
takes place in September
Spit-Roast Festival (festa dello spiedo)
takes place in October
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Attractions
Town Market
On Friday mornings, visitors can explore the local street market, which features a diverse selection of regional products, including flowers, clothing, shoes, food, fruits and vegetables, household items, textiles, and more.
Public Library (Villa Cerchiari)
Via Cerchiari, 22
36033 Isola Vicentina
Sanctuary of Santa Maria del Cengio
San Giovanni Battista Church
Via Piazza Torreselle, 12
36033 Torreselle (Isola Vicentina)
San Leonardo Church
Piazza Ignago, 1
36033 Ignago (Isola Vicentina)
San Lorenzo Church
Via Rossioni, 2
36033 Castelnovo (Isola Vicentina)
San Pietro Apostolo Church
Piazza Guglielmo Marconi, 21
36033 Isola Vicentina
San Rocco Church
Via Valle, 11
36033 Isola Vicentina
Villa degli Ulivi – Residence and amateur breeding of nocturnal birds of prey
Medieval Tower
Via Torre, 10
36033 Castelnovo (Isola Vicentina)
Hiking trails
Education
Scuole dell’Infanzia (kindergartens)
Romualdo Cardarelli
Piazza San Vitale Martire, 2
36033 Castelnovo (Isola Vicentina)
Tel: +390444975505
Sacra Famiglia
Via Cherchiari, 31
36033 Isola Vicentina
Tel: +390444598183
Scuole Primarie (elementary schools)
Andrea Palladio
Via Roma, 55
36033 Isola Vicentina
Tel: +390444978296
Rosa Agazzi
Via Aldo Moro, 65
36033 Isola Vicentina
Scuola Secondaria (middle school)
Music Schools
Sports & Fitness
DANCE & BALLET
Indaco e Cristallo Life & Anima Danza
Via Europa, 45
36033 Isola Vicentina
Tel: +393492674767
Percorso Danza
Via Monte Grappa, 1
36033 Isola Vicentina
Tel: +393406626092
HORSEBACK RIDING
GYMS
SOCCER
VOLLEYBALL
Volley San Vitale Castelnovo-Isola
Via Vallorcola, 131
36033 Isola Vicentina
BASKETBALL
ASD Bears Baskin
Via Vallorcola, 131
36033 Isola Vicentina
Tel: +393890010358; +393803273919
ASD Bears Isola Basket
Via Vallorcola, 131
36033 Isola Vicentina
Tel: +393483551192
TENNIS
Pets
VETERINARY TREATMENT FACILITIES
Ambulatorio Veterinario Marta Sostizzo
Piazza Enrico Mattei, 2
36033 Isola Vicentina
Tel: +393474194967