Vicenza​

By Dion Protani
Latest update: 8 January 2022
​The city of Vicenza is the capital city of the Province of Vicenza, with a population of 110,790 inhabitants. It lies around 75 kilometres to the west of Venice, the regional capital of Veneto. 

In terms of things to see, the main highlights in Vicenza are the Renaissance palazzi designed by Andrea Palladio. Among the buildings is the 16th century Olympic Theatre, a typical example of "Palladian Architecture". It is partly due to Palladio's work in and around Vicenza that brought the 1994 UNESCO World Heritage Site listing to the city. ​
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The centre of Vicenza is Piazza dei Signori, a huge square with the Basilica Palladiana as its centrepiece. This is the area of the city where you'll find most of the museums, restaurants, shops and also a marketplace.

​Using public transport you can take a train to Venice with a journey time of 43 minutes or if you drive, the same journey takes a little longer, roughly 55 minutes. Also by car you can reach the mountain town of Asiago in 1 hour 6 minutes while other options include Rovigo (1 hour 2 minutes), Treviso (1 hour 6 minutes) or Belluno (1 hr 46 mins).

​Places of interest close to Vicenza include Padova, Bassano del Grappa, Cittadella and Verona while Lake Garda is also under an hour's drive away. The most convenient airport to use for trips to Vicenza is Verona Airport which is 59 kilometres away while Venice Marco Polo is also an option at a distance of 80 kilometres. 
Category: Major Cities of Veneto

Province: Vicenza

Region: Veneto

Population: 110,790

Top sights: Olympic Theatre, Basilica Palladiana, Piazza dei Signori

​Recommended accommodation: Hotel Campo Marzio

Close by: Padova, Bassano del Grappa, Cittadella, Verona
Public transport: ​Central train station, city buses​

​By car: ​Padua - 38 mins, Venice - 43 mins, Verona - 47 mins
By air: ​Verona Airport (59 km), Venice Marco Polo Airport (80 km)

​By train: Padua - 15 minutes, Venice - 43 minutes
UNESCO World Heritage Site

City of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto

​Year: 1994

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