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Between the plains and mountains, the province of Vicenza is famous for its craftsmanship. The area around Vicenza is rich in monuments, palaces, churches and villas that are a testament to the different historical eras of the province.
Vicenza is also known as the city of gold, both for its wealth of monuments and because over the years it has become home to the most important European goldsmithing events.
The city grew close to three rivers – Bacchiglione, Retrone and Astichello – on a hilly area dominated by the famous Berici Hills.
Its original name is thought to have been Berga, which is also the name of the small Roman theatre in Vicenza. The city was given its current name in Roman times: Vicentia, a fusion of the word “vincens” (winning) and the Greek name “Onitekia” (land of the Venetians).
Attractions
The city’s most unmissable events include:
Tourist information and museum pass ticket office (IAT)
Piazza Matteotti 12, Vicenza
Public opening hours:
September to June:
every day from 9:00 to 17:30;
July and August:
every day from 9:00 to 18:00.
Closed:
25 December and 1 January
Tel. 0444 320854
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