Things to do near Country of Vicenza Italy – what to see attractions and activities

Nove - Astronomical Observing Sites

Osservatorio Astronomico

The Astronomical Observatory was founded in 2001 by Leopoldo Della Gassa within the nature oasis of Brenta. He owns one of the most powerful and modern telescopes built by Giovanni Faccini. It offers a teaching room for school school visits or conferences. Twice a month it is open for free to the public.

Vicenza - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Valmarana

Vicenza - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Trissino-Baston

Vicenza - Museums

Piccolo Museo della Moneta

Bassano del Grappa - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Sturm

Vicenza - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Barbaran da Porto

Palazzo Barbaran da Porto is a sumptuous building built between 1570 and 1575, by Andrea Palladio. It has a magnificent four-column atrium and the environment is divided into three naves with its ionic columns in the center. The owner of the house, Montano Barbarano, hired the greatest artists of the time, to decorate the family palace. The stuccoes were entrusted to Lorenzo Rubini and after his death to Agostino Rubini, his son.

Asiago - Monuments

Sacrario Militare

The military shrine of Asiago stands on the Leiten hill, in the city of the same name. It was designed by the architect Orfeo Rossato of Venice and completed in 1936. The monumental memorial houses the remains of 34,286 Italian soldiers who died in the Great War of 1915-18, of which 12,795 identified and 21,491 unknown. Twelve of these fallen have been awarded the Gold Medal for Military Valor and two of these are Jews.

Asiago - Natural Areas

Osservatorio Astrofisico

In the town of Pennar there is the famous Astrophysical Observatory of the University of Padua. Interesting to discover! The Asiago Astrophysical Observatory dates back to 1942. It was founded by the University of Padua. It stands on a hill of the Asiago plateau at 1045 meters high. It is the largest site dedicated to astronomical research. It was built from two domes, and the main structure also serves as a museum of scientific instruments. It consists of a large optical telescope which has a 182cm primary mirror.

Asiago - Castles, palaces and mansions

Forte Interrotto

The Interrupted Fort is a fortification built in the 19th century. It was initially used by a military barracks, and then transformed into the fortification of the Asiago plateau to defend the border during the First World War against Austro-Hungary. It is a construction entirely in stone. On 22 May 1916 he was occupied by the Austro-Hungarian army and served as an observatory lighthouse on the plateau. A fascinating return to the past that takes us into a memorable era.

Vicenza - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Chiericati

The beautiful Palazzo Chiericati, originally built as an aristocratic residence, today houses the Pinacoteca Civica di Vicenza. Interestingly, it is the oldest museum in the city. Its shapes are elegant and harmonious and well worth a visit.

Marostica - Streets and Squares

Piazza degli Scacchi

Marostica - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Superiore

Bassano del Grappa - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Civica

Vicenza - Streets and Squares

Piazza dei Signori

This beautiful square, located in the center of the city of Vicenza, in Veneto, will offer you a beautiful view, there are elegant places to visit in Piazza dei Signori, including: the Loggia del Capitanio, the Basilica, the columns of Piazza and so

Bassano del Grappa - Bridges

Ponte Vecchio

Typical wooden bridge over the Brenta River, the most famous Bassanese monument has been built according to the plan of Andrea Palladio. It is known as the Ponte degli Alpini; here it is also located their museum.

Bassano del Grappa - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Agostinelli

It hosts shows and art exhibitions. On the front, a fresco of the Madonna and Child (from the second half of '400).

Vicenza - Museums

Museo del risorgimento e della resistenza

This Museum tells, through its collections and documents, the incredible story of strength and courage of a nation in the name of freedom.

Vicenza - Museums

Museo del Risorgimento e della Resistenza

The Museum of the Risorgimento and the Resistance preserves a collection of special value. In the museum there are periodicals, newspapers, manuscripts, portraits, paintings, prints, private acts, coins and medals, decorations, white and firearms, uniforms, flags etc. the most interesting collections are the Gabriele Fantoni collections donated to the Museum between the end of the nineteenth century and the beginning of the twentieth century. The Museum is surrounded by a beautiful English garden. Both the garden and the museum are open to the public.

Castegnero - Fountains

Fontana Fozze

One of the most spectacular fountains at the foot of the Berici Hills. Originally public washbasins in the country and consequently local radio

Bassano del Grappa - Walls, towers and gates

Porta delle Grazie

Part of the walls of 300, rearranged in 1560 by F. Zamberlan. Beyond the door, the panoramic Viale dei Martiri has a wonderful view of the Grappa Massif and the Asiago Plateau.

Vicenza - Museums

Museo Civico

The Civic Museum of Vicenza is located in the Palazzo Chiericati. The palace was built in 1550 by Andrea Palladio. The Museum has been there since the mid-nineteenth century. The collection of the Museum contains works of art by the great artists who belong to the period from the fourteenth century to the late eighteenth century. In recent years, some works of contemporary art have also been added to the collection. Nowadays, the Museum is under restoration to improve the display of all parts of the collection.

Vicenza - Castles, palaces and mansions

Loggia (o palazzo) del Capitanio

A UNESCO World Heritage, the Loggia del Capitanio, built in mid-sixteenth century, is an architectural masterpiece made of semi-Corinthian columns. A wonderful place to be.

Vicenza - Museums

Museo di Santa Corona

The Naturalistic and Archaeological Museum Santa Corona in Vicenza, houses an impressive and important natural and archaeological material, separated into two sections, which testify local history. To visit.

Vicenza - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Porto

The palace, designed by Andrea Palladio and finished in 1552, is since 1994 a UNESCO World Heritage site, it is home to beautiful paintings and frescoes in its interior and is well worth a visit.

Vicenza - Theaters

Teatro Olimpico

The beautifully designed by Italian architect Palladio's Teatro Olimpico, which is still active, was inaugurated on March 3, 1585, with a spectacular Greek tragedy of Sophocles, Oedipus the King. Truly charming, worth a visit!

Vicenza - Churches and places of worship

La Basilica Palladiana

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.

Vicenza - Churches and places of worship

Cattedrale di Santa Maria Annunciata

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!

Vicenza - Museums

Gallerie di Palazzo Leoni Montanari

Since 1999, the Leoni Montanari Gallery has been headquartered in Palazzo Leoni Montanari. In the museum there are important works from the eighteenth century and a collection of Russian icons. In addition, there is also a Russian art library and a restoration workshop in the building. The gallery was opened with the aim of keeping culture and these works of great historical importance still alive.

Bassano del Grappa - Castles, palaces and mansions

Monte di Pieta

The Palazzetto del Monte di Pietà was built in 1454, to be used as a grain warehouse. Subsequently it was destined for its current headquarters and has a Renaissance façade adorned with inscriptions and coats of arms, among them also the archaic coat of arms of the Bassano city.

Bassano del Grappa - Churches and places of worship

Tempio Ossario

The Ossuary Temple of Bassano del Grappa represents the military shrine, where the remains of soldiers who died in World War I are collected. Initially, the Cathedral of Bassano was designed and built and in 1930, at the request of the Ministry of Defense, it was transformed into a shrine. Inside, we find more than five thousand soldiers from all Italian regions of a very young age and also four officers with the Gold Medal.

Bassano del Grappa - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Pretorio

Asiago - Museums

Museo del Sacrario

In the Sacrary Museum of Asiago there are the fallen of the First World War. Inside it we can see the weapons collected on the battlefields of Asiago together with finds and photographs with the documentations of first two years of war in the mountains from Adige, from the Brenta from 1915 to 1916, the war of Pasubio, the Battle of Ortighara and a miniature construction of the Asiago Plateau in plastic where war events are represented.

Bassano del Grappa - Museums

Museo della Grappa

The Grappa Museum was founded in 1993 by the Poli family. The building is located in the center of the city and consists of five rooms. In the different collections on display there is also a collection of bottles of rare grappa belonging to the twentieth century. In one of the rooms of the museum there is a show room where you can buy the products of the Poli Distilleries.

Bassano del Grappa - Museums

Museo degli Alpini

The Alpine Museum of Bassano del Grappa exhibits works of the First World War. In the museum you can see elements such as bayonets, helmets, plane bombs, splinters and much more. The museum offers collections of great value for the Italian people.

Bassano del Grappa - Museums

Museo dei Cappuccini

The Capuchin Museum is a small museum in Vicenza. Inside there are works that testify to everyday life, but also objects of sacred art from the period ranging from 1500 onwards. The museum preserves an archive-library and a collection of pharmacy vases belonging to the 17th century.

Bassano del Grappa - Museums

Museo Civico

The Civic Museum of Bassano del Grappa was built in 1828. In the Museum there are different collections of great value. In the picture gallery there are 500 paintings among which those of the great artist Jacopo dal Ponte stand out. The canovian section supports three thousand drawings, autographs, monochrome etc. you can also admire the “Virgilio Chini” collection, consisting of about 800 vases and bronzes of Greek and Italian origin.

Breganze - Museums

Museo del Maglio

The Maglio Museum consists of several machines and numerous hand tools belonging to the blacksmith Angelo Giusto Tamiello. It also houses a historical archive that documents its long work history.

Brendola - Museums

Mostra Permanente di Reperti Archeologici

The Permanent Exhibition of Archaeological Finds is located in the municipality of Brendola. In the Museum, objects such as vases, amphorae, glasses and even coins from the Bronze Age until late Roman times are exhibited.

Vicenza - Museums

Museo del Vino

The wine museum belongs to the Zonin family. In the museum there are interesting collections with collections that date from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day. Also of great importance are the 4,000 collections of stamps that come from all over the world. In addition to the museum you can also visit the cellar where the wine is produced.

Arzignano - Castles, palaces and mansions

Rocca Scaligera

The fortress took this name because the first masters were the Scaligeri. The latter were intended to build a defensive fortress. The construction dates back to the 14th century. For more than a century, the fortress has been home to the rectory of the parish of Castello. The castle is a wonder of architecture and nature also because from here you can enjoy a beautiful view. It was last restored in 2000 and now it is in excellent condition.

Asiago - Cultural centers

Galleria d'Arte Nino Sindoni

The Nino Sindoni Gallery was established in 1990, at the behest of Antonio Sindoni, it is managed by the municipal administration of Asagio. The Gallery exhibits a large collection of works by Asagian artists, among which one can name, Antonio Sindoni who contributed to modern art.

Marostica - Museums

Museo dei Costumi della "Partita a Scacchi"

The Museum of Costumes of the “Chess Game” is located inside the rooms of the Lower Castle of Marostica. In its halls are exhibited the special costumes that are used during the traditional chess game that is organized every two years in the town square. It is an important medieval tradition that the Municipality still keeps alive.

Montecchio Maggiore - Museums

Museo Civico "G. Zannato"

The “G. Zannato” Civic Museum was founded in 1922 as a private museum, and then became municipal in 1983. Currently it occupies the interior spaces of Villa Lorenzoni, where archaeological materials found in Vicenza are exhibited, dating to a period ranging from prehistory to the time of the Lombards.

Nove - Museums

Museo della Ceramica dell' Istituto d' Arte "De Fabris"

The Museum of Ceramics is located in Palazzo De Fabris and was established in 1995. Inside are exhibited ceramic collections of Italian and foreign artists ranging from the 700 to the present day. The purpose of its construction was to give people the opportunity to learn about the evolution of the art of ceramics over the years.

Orgiano - Museums

Museo di Vita Quotidiana e Lavoro in Villa

The Museum of Daily Life and Work in Villa is located in the majestic and beautiful Villa Fracanzan Piovene. The collection includes special agricultural tools, rare tractors, now no longer in use, a carpentry section, one of the barns, the cellar and the houses. Thanks to its completeness, it is one of the most visited museums in the area. In addition, the villa is protected by UNESCO, because it is a cultural heritage.

Vicenza - Museums

Museo Naturalistico Archeologico di Santa Corona

The Naturalistic and Archaeological Museum of Vicenza was built above the monastery of Santa Corona in 1991. In the archaeological section there are important finds from the Paleolithic to the Lombard age, coming from excavations carried out in the Vicenza territory. Particular space is dedicated to the vestiges of Roman Vicenza. The naturalistic section is illustrated through samples of fossils, Flora and Fauna. The Museum is easily accessible and is open to the public.

Vicenza - Museums

Raccolta di Scienze Naturali

The Museum of Natural Sciences is located in the Borgo Santa Lucia street in Vicenza. In the museum there are collections of fossils and a paleontological collection from the Holy Land. In one of the rooms of the museum are kept the scientific instruments of the last century.

Vicenza - Walls, towers and gates

La Torre di Piazza

The elegant and distinctive Torre di Piazza, located in Piazza dei Signori, Vicenza, is considered a good symbol of the city built from the centuries XII and XV. Definitely worth a visit and a souvenir photo.

Bassano del Grappa - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Bonaguro

Palazzo Bonaguro was built in the fifteenth century and was a possession of the Veggia family. Later they decided to build also a scenographic garden with statues and fountains with a sixteenth-century taste around the farm. The structure of the building consists of large overlapping rooms and stairs that lead into the rooms divided on various floors. There are also decorative elements of Bassano and Venetian tradition and various frescoes in the ceiling.

Bassano del Grappa - Bridges

Ponte degli Alpini

Ponte degli Alpini is located in the city of Bassano del Grappa and is made of wood. Work on the reconstruction began in 1567 and ended in 1569. In 1813, the bridge was set on fire by Eugenio of Beauharnais. During the First World War, the Italian troops of General Luigi Cadorna passed on the bridge to face the defense of the territories of the plateau of the seven municipalities, following this story it took its name Alpine Bridge. The bridge is a communication route between Bassano and Vicenza.

Vicenza - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Cavalloni-Thiene

Palazzo Thiene is one of the most beautiful in the city of Vicenza. It is an imposing building in Gothic - Venetian style and its facade is decorated with a fresco. It is currently open to the public, needless to say that it is in excellent condition and can be admired in all its splendor.

Vicenza - Castles, palaces and mansions

Loggia del Capitaniato

The lodge of the Capitaniato was designed by Andrea Palladio in 1571 and occupied the place of another building intended for the residence of the city Capitaniate. The structure has red brick and white stone, unlike the other buildings of Palladio. The facade is composed of three intercolumns bordered by semi-columns. There are also decorations that represent the figures sloping of water on the main front.

Vicenza - Castles, palaces and mansions

Casa Pigafetta

Pigafetta House was built in 1440. The Vicenza navigator, Antonio Pigafetta, was born in the building. The construction of the building is in flowering Gothic style, while the windows on the first and second floors are Arabesque style. In the facade there is an inscription dedicated to Antonio Pigafetta. The Pigafetta House was restored in 1990. The building is not open to the public, being a private home.

Vicenza - Museums

Pinacoteca di Palazzo Chiericati

Vicenza - Castles, palaces and mansions

Villa Valmarana ai Nani

The Villa Valmarana ai Nani was built in 1670, by the will of Giovanni Maria Bertolo. The nickname is due to the sculptures of the dwarfs scattered originally in the park. After the 17th century, the guest house, the barchessa and the barchessa were built. Particularly artistic are also the frescoes that cover the main building, by Giambattista Tiepolo and his son Giandomenico. Currently the villa is the residence of the Valmarana family.

Vicenza - Castles, palaces and mansions

Villa La Rotonda

The villa was built in 1580, by Vincenzo Scamozzi, who finished the work, after the death of the designer, Andrea Palladio. It was frescoed by Alessandro Maganza and the sculptures were performed by Lorenzo Rubini. The villa takes its name from the dome of the central room that was called “the roundabout”. The building looks like a work of great architectural beauty, immersed in the greenery of the Vicenza countryside.

Vicenza - Walls, towers and gates

Torrione di Porta Castello

The Tower of Porta Castello dates back to the twelfth century and was in the possession of the Ezzelini, following the marriage of Bontraverso dei Bontraversi's daughter with Ezzelino III. The Tower was located in the western part of the old medieval fortified city of Vicenza. Towards 1343 the castle of Porta Nova San Felice was also built, thus granting the Torrione the main role of defense.

Vicenza - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Bissara

The Bissara Tower or Torre di Piazza is the highest in the city of Vicenza, in fact it rises for eighty-two meters. The structure was built in the twelfth century, at the behest of the Bissari family as a defensive point next to their palace. Later, the tower was completed by a mechanical clock and also by a bell cell, which was opened in 1311. There are also statues, such as that of the Madonna enthroned at the base of the Tower.

Vicenza - Walls, towers and gates

Torre del Girone

The Torre del Girone is located in the historic center of the city of Vicenza. It was built around the twelfth century at the behest of the Carnaroli family. In the following centuries it was used as a prison and also as a notarial archive, but in the early sixteenth century it was set on fire.

Bassano del Grappa - Walls, towers and gates

Porta Dieda

The Dieda Gate was placed on what was once the Berri Castle, in Bassano del Grappa, opened only in 1541. His task was to connect the various residential parts of the city. The front of the door has a fresco at the top where a winged lion is depicted with a book in sign of loyalty. At the bottom, instead, a fresco by Jacopo Dal Ponte, in which Rufo was depicted on a soaring horse.

Bassano del Grappa - Walls, towers and gates

Torre di Ser Ivano

Ser Ivano Tower or Torre Bolzonella is located next to the property of Castello degli Ezzelini. The name comes from the masnadiere of Ezzelino III called Ser Ivano. The structure rises for thirty meters and performed the function of defending the surrounding territory.

Enego - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Scaligera

The Tower of Piazza was erected by the Scaligeri family around 1300 as a sign of their domination. Originally it was part of the castle but the latter was destroyed and the tower is all that remains. After many restoration works it can finally be visited but only upon prior reservation.

Enego - Castles, palaces and mansions

Forte Lisser

Lisser Fort was built between 1911 and 1912 with the task of defending access to Valsugana from enemy attacks. The structure is built of stone blocks and has four cannons in revolving domes and four machine guns in armored locations. After being seriously damaged during the 1916 offensive, in 1917 it fell into the hands of the Austrians.

Marostica - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Inferiore

The Lower Castle was built in 1320 by Cansignorio della Scala. In the following centuries it has undergone some restorations and renovations. The Castle, also known as the Fortress, is currently home to the Municipal Residence.

Vicenza - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Vescovile

Vicenza - Castles, palaces and mansions

Loggia Zeno

The Loggia Zeno is located inside the Episcopal Palace of Vicenza and is built on the remains of a previous medieval palace. It was built in 1494, at the behest of Cardinal Giovanni Battista Zeno, by Bernardino and Tommaso. The Renaissance structure has four round arches surmounted by a loggia. Of particular beauty are also the sculptural decorations made with the stone of Nanto.

Vicenza - Churches and places of worship

Cattedrale

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.

Vicenza - Walls, towers and gates

Criptoportico Romano

The Roman Cryptoportico was built around the first century BC and is located in the underground part where the Palazzetto Proti and the Cathedral of Vicenza extend. It is part of one of the last remaining structures of its feasibility. Originally it used the inhabitants of Vicenza to defend themselves from the summer heat and subsequently it was completely covered.

Vicenza - Churches and places of worship

Santuario di Monte Berico

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.

Vicenza - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Iseppo da Porto

Montecchio Maggiore - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello della Villa (di Romeo)

The Castle of Romeo's Villa was built to remember the tragic Shakespearian love story of Romeo and Juliet. Next to it is also the castle dedicated to Juliet. There is no certainty about the precise date of construction but it is thought to date back to Roman times. Today of the entire original structure, only part can be visited and open to the public.

Montecchio Maggiore - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Bellaguardia o di Giulietta Diroccato

Juliet's Castle was built resuming the Shakespearean tragedy of the two young people in love. The building is located in this location as it tells a story similar to that of Shakespeare, but told by another author and having two characters in the area as protagonists. The first testimonies of the construction period refer to the Romans. Today it is possible to visit it, even if only the ruins are left.

Santorso - Churches and places of worship

Santuario di Sant' Orso

The Sanctuary of Sant'Orso was built entirely thanks to the money donated by the faithful of Santorso. In the urn of the chapel, on the right side, the remains of the Saint are preserved, while on the left wall there is a shovel depicting his death. From 1777 the Sanctuary was also dedicated to Santa Maria del Summano.

Thiene - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Civica del Serlio

The Serlio Civic Tower was built in the years between 1640 and 1655. The project of its construction dates back to 1549 and was designed by the Bologna architect Sebastiano Serlio. Currently, it is one of the very few bell towers that have survived to this day.

Thiene - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Porto Colleoni

The Porto Colleoni Castle was built during the fifteenth century by one of the richest lords of Vicenza, Francesco Porto. The castle was owned by the Porto family until 1816, the year in which it was inherited by the Colleoni family, its owners until 1918. Finally, the castle was transformed into a home by the Thiene family, who still owns it.

Valli del Pasubio - Castles, palaces and mansions

Forte Enna

Fort Enna was built in 1910. The structure was used during the wars. The fort is surrounded by a large forest that makes the surrounding environment even more fascinating and interesting.

Valli del Pasubio - Castles, palaces and mansions

Forte Maso

The Fort Maso is part of the military fortifications system, built during the wars for defense purposes. Currently, the property is private property.

Vicenza - Churches and places of worship

Tempio e Chiostro di San Lorenzo

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.

Asiago - Churches and places of worship

Parrocchia di San Matteo Apostolo

The church of San Matteo Apostolo is dedicated to the patron saint of Asiago. In its walls it hosts a paint by Francesco Bassano il Giovane and one by Francesco Bassano il Vecchio in the apse.

Bassano del Grappa - Parks and nature reserves

Giardino Parolini

Botanical garden designed by A. Parolini in early 800. Rich in species from all over the world.

Schio - Walls, towers and gates

Porta della Luce

Since 1998, this monument has been present in Schio in Piazza Borsellino and Falcone, the work of the Sculptor Giancarlo Scapin. 4.50 x 3.15 m high, its 28 elements are crossed by two sinuous and floating doors like the motion of light and life itself

Roana - Adventure Parks

Acropark Laghetto Roana

Asiago - Adventure Parks

Villaggio degli Gnomi

Cartigliano - Zoological Gardens and Aquariums

Parco Faunistico Cappeller