Vicenza, a city in north-eastern Italy, is the capital of the eponymous province in the Veneto region, at the northern base of the Monte Berico. Vicenza is approximately 60 km west of Venice and 200 km east of Milan.
Vicenza is a city with a rich history and culture, and many museums, art galleries, piazzas, villas, churches and elegant Renaissance palazzi. With the Palladian Villas of the Veneto in the surrounding area, and his architectures like the renowned Teatro Olimpico (Olympic Theatre), the "city of Palladio" has been enlisted as UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994.
Vicenza has an estimated population of about 115.000, and a metropolitan area of 270 000.
The main sights of Vicenza are: Basilica Palladiana, Villa Almerico Capra (also known as "La Rotonda"), Teatro Olimpico (Olympic Theatre), The Vicenza Cathedral (church of Santa Maria Annunciata), Lords' Square, Palazzo del Capitaniato,
The frazioni of Vicenza are: Anconetta, Bertesina, Bugano, Campedello, Casale, Debba, Longara, Maddalene, Ospedaletto, Polegge, San Pietro Intrigogna, Santa Croce, Tormeno.
The Patron saint of Vicenza is Madonna of Monte Berico.