Known in the world for being home to some of the finest Italian goldsmiths, Vicenza also is famous for the work of Andrea Palladio, one of the most influential personalities in the history of Western architecture. It is also a centre for traditional artisans. The city was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1994.
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FLORIO POZZA - Lights of Dreamtime
The Lights of Dreamtime are lamps that create artistic patterns of light rays on the…
GIANCARLO BUSATO - Art by Traditional Lithography
Giancarlo Busato’s ancient studio in Vicenza is a centre for creation of art by visiting…
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Baccalà alla Vicentina
Baccalà (Stockfish or Cod) Vicentina is one of the most famous dishes of the Veneto…
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Teatro Olimpico
The Teatro Olimpico was designed by the Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio in 1580, and is…
Villa Almerico Capra called La Rotonda
Villa Almerico Capra called La Rotonda is a Venetian villa with a symmetric plan built…
Basilica Palladio
The Basilica Palladio is a public building that overlooks Piazza dei Signori. Its name is…
