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Vicenza

Palladio's city, lined with his palaces, the Basilica Palladiana and the indoor Teatro Olimpico, with his villas in the hills around.

Photo: Didier Descouens · CC BY-SA 4.0
Best Time to Go
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Our full guide to Vicenza is being written. It's on the Northeast Italy list as If You're Nearby.

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About 39 miles away

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About 43 miles away

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About 74 miles away

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