Vicenza is a thriving and cosmopolitan city, with a rich history and culture, and many museums, art galleries, piazzas, villas, churches and elegant Renaissance palazzi. With the Palladian villas of the Veneto in the surrounding area, and his renowned Teatro Olimpico, the "city of Palladio" has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994.
The downtown area, which hosts the city square, ’Piazza dei Signori’, and the 'Basilica Palladiana', is typically a bustling area where you can find a wide variety of eateries, craft stores, luxury goods, and hosts open air markets that showcase different goods depending on the time of year.
Distance from Caserma Ederle: 4 km ( 2.5 mi.), 10 minutes
Distance from Del Din: 4.1 km ( 2.55 mi.), 10 minutes
Distance from Caserma Miotto: 11 km ( 6.85 mi.), 18 minutes
Comune's Website ⚠
Comune di Vicenza
Sede di Palazzo Trissino
Corso Andrea Palladio, 98
36100 Vicenza
Pro Loco's ⚠
Pro Loco Vicenza
Via Mainardi Giorgio, 14
36100 Vicenza
A Pro Loco is a grass-roots organization that promotes a particular place. Its particular purpose is to organize, finance, advertise and operate local events.
Inhabitants are called Vicentini
Hamlets: Araceli, Anconetta, Barche, Bertesina, Bertesinella, Borgo Berga, Bugano, Campedello, Campo Marzo, Capitello, Carmini, Casale, Debba, Ferrovieri, Gogna, Laghetto, Lobia, Longara, Maddalene, Monte Berico, Moracchino, Olmo, Ospedaletto, Polegge, Ponte Alto, Quartiere Italia, San Bortolo, San Felice, San Francesco, San Giuseppe-Mercato Nuovo, San Lazzaro, San Marco, San Pietro Intrigogna, Sant’Agostino, Sant’Andrea, Santa Bertilla, Santa Caterina, Santa Croce Bigolina, Saviabona, Settecà, Tormeno, Villa Margherita, Villaggio del Sole.
Sister Cities: Annecy (France); Cleveland, Ohio (USA); Osijek (Croatia); Pforzheim (Germany)
Annual Festivals and Sagre (Sagras)
JANUARY
Epiphany Fair/ Mercatino dell’Epifania takes place on January 6th. Stands in downtown Vicenza with local food and products of the area.
MAY
VICENZA JAZZ
Music event in downtown Vicenza typically during the second week of May. For the enire week, musicians and bands perform in different locations and/ or theaters.
JULY
JAMROCK, MUSIC AND FOOD FESTIVAL\
Six-day event with concerts, street food and markets which takes place in Parco Fornaci during the middle of July.
AUGUST
SAGRA DELLA STRATAGLIATA - FESTA PATRONALE DI SAN CRISTOFORO
Dedicated to Saint Cristoforo, the Sagra della Stratagliata is a fest that takes place at the end of August in Bertesina, Vicenza. It is dedicated to Saint Cristoforo.
SEPTEMBER
8 SEPTEMBER
During this day, Vicenza honors the Madonna of Monte Berico. The history of the Madonna of Monte Berico in Vicenza dates back to 1425 and 1428, when the city was ravaged by a serious plague epidemic. The Madonna appeared to a humble peasant named Vincenza Pasini on Monte Berico twice, the first time on March 7, 1426 and the second on Aug. 1, 1428. Vincenza Pasini became the spokesperson for the requests of the Virgin, who promised to put an end to the plague if a temple in her honor had been built in that place. The first stone of the church of the Madonna di Monte Berico was laid on Aug. 25, 1428, and then the epidemic ended. The September 8 festival has officially existed since 1978, when Pope Paul VI proclaimed the Madonna of Monte Berico patron saint of the city. Tradition has it that on this day the people of Vicenza go on foot to the sanctuary of Monte Berico to attend mass, climbing the 200 steps of the stairs.
VIWINE FESTIVAL
It usually takes place at the end of September. Located in Piazza dei Signori, this event is dedicated to food and wine specialties of the Vicenza area.
TROUT FESTIVAL OF SAINT ANDREA - SAGRA DI SANT’ANDREA
Church of Saint Andrea
Viale Antonio Pizzocaro, 49
36100 Vicenza
VICENZA HANGAR PALOOZA FESTIVAL
Hangar Palooza, Vicenza’s beloved festival is an annual event which usually takes place during the last weekend of September.
Beyond the two hangars, at the park’s entrance, visitors can enjoy a sports area, a large, covered stage and a variety of activities. Highlights include concerts and DJ sets featuring renowned local artists; food trucks and bars; sports tournaments; a climbing tower and yoga and Pilates classes. Other attractions feature craft markets, workshops, book presentations and many children’s activities.
OCTOBER
CIOCCOLANDOVI, is the annual event dedicated to high-quality chocolate; it usually takes place in the middle of October in Piazza deiSignori and Piazza Garibaldi with the participation of the most renowned Master Chocolatiers in Italy. Every year, the participating chocolatiers offer specialties made following rigorous artisanal standards, enhancing cocoa, known as the “food of the gods.” Visitors have the chance to taste and purchase a wide range of delights: pralines; milk, dark and flavored chocolate bars; spreadable creams; chocolate liqueurs, cakes such as Sacher and Gubana; chocolate-covered fruit; filled chocolates; truffles and other chocolate wonders.
ABILMENTE is an annual event dedicated to manual creativity which takes place in the middle of October at the Vicenza fairgrounds in Via Dell’ Oreficeria.
Traditionally, the Vicenza exhibition center hosts exhibitors, including shopkeepers, brands and crafters that showcase their products and creativity. Visitors have the chance to discover the latest trends in embroidery, sewing, quilting, furniture, art and crafts, painting and custom jewelry.
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
CHRISTMAS MARKETS/ MERCATINI DI NATALE
Typical little huts offer traditional handicraft products, seasonal gifts (handmade wooden, glass and ceramic products along with Christmas tree decorations, delicious seasonal pastries and original gifts), and plenty of food specialties.
For information regarding restaurants in Vicenza, please click here ⚠ .
Attractions & Points of Interest
Basilica Palladiana
Renaissance building designed by Italian Architect Andrea Palladio.
Piazza dei Signori
36100 Vicenza
Basilica of Saint Mary of Mount Berico
Roman Catholic Basilica standing at the top of a hill which overlooks the city.
Viale Dieci Giugno, 87
36100 Vicenza
Basilica dei Santi Felice e Fortunato
Corso Santi Felice e Fortunato, 286
36100 Vicenza
Casa Pigafetta
Contrà Antonio Pigafetta, 11
36100 Vicenza
Cathedral of Santa Maria Annunciata - Duomo
Piazzetta Duomo
36100 Vicenza
Corso Palladio - Main Street in Downtown
It is the main shopping street in Vicenza's historic and pedestrian city center.
Loggia del Capitaniato
Piazza dei Signori, 1
36100 Vicenza
Loggia Valmarana
Located inside the Salvi Gardens
Corso Santi Felice e Fortunato, 286
36100 Vicenza
Museo Diocesano Vicenza
Piazza del Duomo, 12
36100 Vicenza
Museum of Jewelry - Museo del Gioiello
Basilica Palladiana
Piazza dei Signori, 44
36100 Vicenza
Olympic Theater - Teatro Olimpico
The world's most ancient indoor theater. Masterpiece and last work by Italian Architect Andrea Palladio.
Piazza Matteotti, 11
36100 Vicenza
Palazzo Chiericati (Art and Sculpture Museum)
Piazza Matteotti, 37/39
36100 Vicenza
Palazzo da Schio, Cà d’Oro
Corso Andrea Palladio, 147
36100 Vicenza
Palazzo del Monte di Pietà
Contrà del Monte, 13
36100 Vicenza
Palazzo Leoni Montanari
Contrà Santa Corona, 25
36100 Vicenza
Palazzo Thiene
Contrà San Gaetano Thiene, 11
36100 Vicenza
Palladio Museum, Palazzo Barbaran da Porto
Contrà Porti, 11
36100 Vicenza
Parco Querini
Viale Mariano Rumor
36100 Vicenza
Public Library- Biblioteca Civica Bertoliana
Contrada Riale, 5
36100 Vicenza
Public Library - International Library La Vigna
Contrà Porta Santa Croce, 3
36100 Vicenza
Salvi Gardens - Giardini Salvi
Corso Santi Felice e Fortunato, 3
36100 Vicenza
San Lorenzo Church
Piazza San Lorenzo, 2
36100 Vicenza
Santa Corona Church (Natural History and Archaeological Museum)
Contrà Santa Corona, 2
36100 Vicenza
Roman Cryptoporticus - Criptoportico Romano
Piazza del Duomo, 6
36100 Vicenza
Soccer Stadium - Stadio Romeo Menti
Via Schio, 9
36100 Vicenza
Stazione Ferroviaria
Piazzale della Stazione, 21
36100 Vicenza
Villa Almerico Capra, called “La Rotonda”
Renaissance villa designed by Italian Architect Andrea Palladio
Via della Rotonda, 45
36100 Vicenza
Villa Valamara ai Nani
Via dei Nani, 8
36100 Vicenza
War Museum - Museo del Risorgimento e della Resistenza
Viale Dieci Giugno, 115
36100 Vicenza
Non ho l’età, Antique Market
An antique, collectibles, and vintage market that blends the charm of the city of Vicenza with the discovery of timeless objects, each with its own story to tell. Antique and 20-the century furniture, collectible items, vinyl records, and vintage accessories…all accompanied by musical events, cultural discussions, and the warm hospitality of the city’s shopkeepers! Every second Sunday of the month, from September to July–it’s an event not to be missed!
Town Markets in Vicenza
Vicenza comes alive with markets offering a wide range of local products, including flowers, clothing, shoes, food, fruits and vegetables, household items, textiles, and more.
All markets are open from 7:30 am to 1 pm.
Tuesday:
• Piazza dei Signori and Contrà Garibaldi
• Piazza delle Erbe "Mercato di campagna amica"
• Ferrovieri Area, parking Via Baracca
Wednesday:
• Via Goldoni; “polisportivo area”
• Piazza delle Erbe "Mercato Fiori e Orti"
• Maddalene, Via Cereda
Thursday:
• Piazza dei Signori, Piazza Biade, Piazzetta Palladio, Contrà Garibaldi, Piazza Duomo
• Piazza delle Erbe
• Viale Roma, Contrà Pescherie Vecchie, Piazza Castello, Piazza San Lorenzo
• Piazza delle Erbe "Mercato Fiori e Orti"
Friday:
• San Pio X area, Via Fabiani
• Riviera Berica area, Via Rosselli
• Laghetto area, Via dei Laghi
Saturday:
• Villaggio del Sole, Via Granatieri di Sardegna
• Near Mercato Ortofrutticolo, Via del Mercato Nuovo
• Bertesinella, Via Cà Balbi
• Piazza Matteotti "La Piazza del Bio" – sale of organic products
Sunday:
• Via Prati "Mercato di campagna amica"
Education
Bilingual Nursery School - Asilo Nido Bilingue Biopappamondo (Ages: 0-3)
H-FARM International School Vicenza (Ages: 3-18)
Levis Plona. Pre-school and Elementary School
Bilingual Catholic School Scuola Dame Inglesi. Preschools, Elementary, and Middle Schools
Playgrounds
Parco Sandro Durando
Via Giovanni Durando, 81
36100 Vicenza
Open 24 hours
Parco Giochi di Laghetto Circolo Pro Loco
Via Lago D' Iseo
36100 Vicenza
Open 24 hours
Parco giochi del Villaggio del Sole
Via Alvise Cadamosto
36100 Vicenza
Open 24 hours
Via Adenauer Park, Gandhi, I
Via K. Adenauer
36100 Vicenza
Open 24 hours
Villa Guiccioli Historical Park
Viale Dieci Giugno, 115
36100 Vicenza
Mon: Closed
Tue-Sun: 0900-1730
Parco Giochi Via Granezza
Via Granezza
36100 Vicenza
Open 24 hours
Parco giochi di via Ruspoli
Via Bartolomeo Ruspoli, 33
36100 Vicenza
Parco giochi di via Gagliardotti
Via Giuseppe Gagliardotti
36100 Vicenza
Mon-Sun: 0800-1900
Parco giochi di via Rossini / Brunialti
Via Gioacchino Rossini, 84
36100 Vicenza
For more information regarding playgrounds in Vicenza, please click here ⚠.
Hiking Trails
Borgo Berga - Monte Berico - Gogna
Distance: Approx. 4 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Starting on a bicycling trail near Arco delle Scalette, the trail passes by Villa Valmarana and reaches Monte Berico. Continue along Via Antonio Vigolo until you reach Gogna.
Monte Berico - Villa Ambellicopoli - Borgo Berga
Distance: Approx. 3-1/2 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Starting from the Monte Berico car park, head South towards Borgo Berga. This trail includes several viewpoints near Monte Berico and along Villa Ambellicopoli.
Maddalene
Distance: Approx. 3-1/4 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Starting from Villa Veneta, enjoy a walk through cultivated fields and characteristic villages.
Villa Valmarana - Monte Berico - Borgo Berga
Distance: Approx. 3-3/4 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Starting near Villa Capra ("La Rotonda"), the route follows roadside and bicycle paths. You will pass by Villa Valmarana, Monte Berico, and Villa Brusarosco.
Sports & Fitness
DANCE & BALLET
Ballet Art Studio
Contrà San Domenico, 40
36100 Vicenza
Tel: +393297223018
ASD Ballet Academy
Viale della Siderurgia, 1
36100 Vicenza
Tel: +393738767477
Black & White Dance School
Via Basilio Dalla Scola, 126
36100 Vicenza
Tel: +393488554676
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/blackandwhitedanza/ ⚠
Magik Dance Academy ASD
Via dell'Edilizia, 110
36100 Vicenza
Tel: +393513605800
Dna Danza Natura Arte in Movimento
Viale Giuseppe Verdi, 24
36100 Vicenza
Tel: +393490775338
ASD Evolution Dance Academy
Strada Pelosa, 183
36100 Vicenza
Tel: +393920546698
Betty Tezza Danza - Movement Academy
Contrà Motton Pusterla, 17
36100 Vicenza
Tel: +393485473146
Scuola di Ballo Arthur Murray Vicenza
Via Giovanni Battista Quadri, 87
36100 Vicenza
Tel: +390444303732
Spazio MeMo - ASD Fuente Flamenca
Strada dei Molini, 115
36100 Vicenza
Tel: +393939637273
GYMS & SWIMMING POOLS
Aquarea Vicenza ASD - Indoor Swimming Pool & Fitness Center
Via Ludovico Lazzaro Zamenhof, 813
36100 Vicenza
Centro Sport Palladio - Indoor Swimming Pool & Fitness Center
Via Cavalieri di Vittorio Veneto, 29
36100 Vicenza
Parco Acquatico di Vicenza - Outdoor Swimming Pool
Via Enrico Forlanini, 13
36100 Vicenza
Piscine di Vicenza - Palazzetto del Nuoto - Indoor and Outdoor Swimming Pool
Viale Arturo Ferrarin, 71
36100 Vicenza
Patronato Leone XIII - Indoor Swimming Pool & Fitness Center
Contrà Vittorio Veneto, 1
36100 Vicenza
AMERICAN FOOTBALL
Hurricanes Vicenza
Via Carlo Goldoni, 8
36100 Vicenza
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hurricanesvicenza/ ⚠
BASEBALL
ASD Baseball Softball Vicenza
Viale Giorgione, 19
36100 Vicenza
Baseball Field
Via Lago di Massaciuccoli, 18
36100 Vicenza
Palladio Baseball and Softball Vicenza
Via Vincenzo Bellini, 59
36100 Vicenza
SOCCER (EUROPEAN FOOTBALL)
ASD Vicenza Female Soccer
Via Francesco Baracca, 95
36100 Vicenza
LR Vicenza
Via Schio, 9
36100 Vicenza
TENNIS
Circolo Tennis Vicenza
Strada Sant'Antonino, 63
36100 Vicenza
Tennis Comunali Vicenza
Via Monte Zebio, 42
36100 Vicenza
Tennis Palladio 98
Contrà della Piarda, 11
36100 Vicenza
MULTISPORT ORGANIZATIONS
Altair - Soccer & Volleyball
Via Piazzetta Gian battista, 18
36100 Vicenza VI
Country Club Vicenza
Strada Vicinale Monte Crocetta, 6
36100 Vicenza
Pet Care
VETERINARY TREATMENT FACILITIES
AniCura Clinica Veterinaria Sirio S.r.l (open 24H)
Specialty Services by Appointment
Viale G. Trissino, 68
36100 Vicenza
Tel: +390444305543
Ambulatorio Veterinario Dr. Serena Bressan
Strada Ca’ Balbi, 8/10
36100 Vicenza
Tel: +3904441444523
After Hours by Appointment +393457408969
Veterinary Clinic Berica
Via Fratelli Rosselli, 28
36100 Vicenza
Tel: +390444241070
Veterinario Tronca Leonis
Viale Riviera Berica, 794
36100 Vicenza
Tel: +390444241113
Clinica Veterinaria Viale Fusinato – Phone: 0444-322-789 / Emergency: 338-861-0528
Viale Fusinato, 32
36100 Vicenza
Tel: +390444322789
Emergency: +393388610528
Clinica Veterinaria Via Quadri
Via Giovanni Battista Quadri, 160
36100 Vicenza
Tel: +390444506039
Clinica Veterinaria Mistrorigo Paolo
Str. Padana Verso Verona, 317
36100 Vicenza
Tel: +390444276070
Emergency: +393473545281
Veterinary Clinic Santa Cecilia
Strada delle Cattane, 16
36100 Vicenza
Tel: +390444960316
Ambulatorio Veterinario Ponte Alto Vicenza
Str. Padana Verso Verona, 47
36100 Vicenza
Emergency Vet Service
Tel: +390444571753
DOG PARKS / AREA SGAMBETTAMENTO CANI
Happy Dog Garden – Located in front of Centro Commerciale Palladio
Strada Padana Verso Padova, 60
36100 Vicenza
Mon-Sun: 0830-2100
Via Carlo Mollino, 90
36100 Vicenza
Open 24 hours
Located in Campo Marzio
Viale Eretenio, 13
36100 Vicenza
Open 24 hours
Via Battaglione Framarin, 11
36100 Vicenza
Open 24 hours
Via Thiene, 4
36100 Vicenza
Open 24 hours
Via Adolfo Giuriato, 44
36100 Vicenza