Churches and places of worship Vicenza

The magnificent Basilica of Vicenza, in Veneto, is a phenomenal symbol of this city, built in the sixteenth century, where first there were two buildings of the the thirteenth century: the Vetus and Communis. Inside you will find beautiful frescos.

The unique and famous cathedral of Santa Maria Annunciata, in Vicenza, in Veneto, is striking for its forms (its present appearance dates from the fifteenth century), the first building, however, dates from the fourth century. Worth visiting!

The Temple and Cloister of San Lorenzo were built towards the beginning of the 13th century on an area where the oratory of San Lorenzo previously existed. In 1290 the Municipality also contributed to its construction, with the intent to build it in a short time. Several individuals also supported the construction of the cloister through competitions set up in the area. The Temple was enriched with altars and works of art. In the following centuries the oratory of the Immaculate Conception and the oratory of San Bernardino took over its walls.

The Cathedral of Vicenza was built around the 5th century and is the episcopal seat of the diocese of Vicenza. The construction is due to the first bishop of Vicenza. Instead, dates back to the mid-fifteenth century the Gothic façade that is the current appearance of the cathedral, the structure instead has a rectangular plan with three naves. Of particular architectural beauty are the works of Andrea Palladio in the second half of the sixteenth century, which involved the construction of the drum and the dome.

The Sanctuary of Monte Berico was built by the architect Carlo Borella, towards the first part of the eighteenth century. The construction of this sanctuary is not accidental, it originates from the apparitions of a peasant woman from Sovizzo who saw Our Lady twice in the period of the fifteenth century. In fact, at that time the plague had caused many victims and after the construction of the Sanctuary, at the request of Our Lady to the peasant woman, the plague was annihilated. Currently, the sanctuary is run by the Servants of Mary after the multi-year management of the Order of Saint Bridget.