Location: Vicenza
Top Things to do in Vicenza
What to do and see in Vicenza, Veneto: The Best Churches & Cathedrals
Vicenza’s history dates back to pre-Roman times, but it’s a Renaissance figure, Andrea Palladio, with whom the city is most associated. One of the preeminent figures in Western architecture, Palladio built more than twenty buildings here, including the Basilica Palladiana, the Palazzo Chiericati (home to Vicenza’s museum and art gallery), the Teatro Olimpico (his last and some say greatest work) and many other palaces and villas, leading UNESCO to designate the city as a World Heritage Site.
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1. Chiesa di Santa Maria in Araceli
2. Chiesa di San Lorenzo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By ColinD1308 - West Drayton, United Kingdom
The nicest church that we saw on our trip to Vicenza. Though it is brick built (or at least brick clad on the outside) rather than made of stone it is very impressive both inside and out. Lots of wonderful paintings on the inside and various other statues and the line. To me it is more impressive that the Cathedral, hence if you only have time to visit one, visit this one. Lots of history inside and free to visit/wander around. You can take pictures inside if that is your thing.
3. Santuario della Madonna di Monte Berico
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 743 reviews
Reviewed By larryrosen99 - Wayne, United States
The sanctuary is situated at the top of a hill overlooking Vicenza. It can be reached by car or on foot. It’s a 20-25 minute walk from the old city, up a fairly steep hill, with sidewalks on both sides on both sides of the road. Visitors are rewarded with panoramic views of the city with jagged mountain peaks in the distance. The sanctuary is white and is adjoined by a well-proportioned brick clock tower. This is a beautiful spot!
4. Basilica dei Santi Felice e Fortunato
5. Chiesa di Santa Corona
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 500 reviews
The Dominican church was built in 1261 to house the relic of the Holy Thorn donated by Louis IX, king of France, to the bishop of Vicenza, the Blessed Bartolomeo da Breganze. The Gothic interior, with chancel by Lorenzo da Bologna from the second half of the fifteenth century, houses many important paintings and sculptural works. These include Giovanni Bellini’s masterpiece “The Baptism of Christ”, in the Garzadori altar, attributed to Rocco da Vicenza, and the “Adoration of the Magi” by Paolo Veronese. There is also a “Madonna of the Stars”, by Lorenzo Veneziano and Marcello Fogolino, a "Magdalen and Saints" by Bartolomeo Montagna and a “Virgin, Child and Saints” by Giambattista Pittoni. The apse is furnished with a fine wooden choir, carved and inlaid by Pier Antonio dell’Abate. The frescoes by Michelino da Besozzo in the Thiene Chapel are among the earliest decorations, dating from the early fifteenth century and offering a mature example of the International Gothic style.
Reviewed By 760billa - Spring Lake, United States
Chiesa di Santa Corona is a beautiful Dominican church located in the heart of Vicenza. It’s brick facade is unassuming and its gothic interior exudes understated elegance. Look for the many hidden treasures inside including Bellini’s “The Baptism of Christ” and the stunning Valmarania Chapel designed by Andrea Palladio.
6. Chiesa di Santa Croce in San Giacomo Maggiore detta dei Carmini
7. Chiesa di Santa Maria in Foro o dei Servi
8. chiesa di San Marcello in San Filippo Neri, detta Chiesa dei Filippini
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
9. Cattedrale di Santa Maria Annunciata (Duomo di Vicenza)
10. Chiesa di San Gaetano Thiene
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