The existence and importance of the terrazzamenti terracing (or dry walls) in Italy is attested ever since the Neolithic Age and is well documented from the Middle Ages onward. Contour terraces and regular terraces remained in use until the second postwar period, because sharecropper contracts guaranteed their constant maintenance. Terraces were thus a regular feature […]
So, you’re thinking of heading to Venice for the day? You’ve got friends or family in town or maybe it’s your first time visiting! This is a great day trip, especially from Vicenza, and with the detailed information below, you’ll be well on your way to seeing the best parts of Venice, Murano, and Burano! […]
It looks like the electric train going thru Vicenza downtown is one of the few Christmas / Holidays town initiatives that are still running this year. The electric train will be active until March 1, 2021, with the following hours: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays: 3:30PM – 7:30PM. The starting and finishing should be at […]
Dubrovnik, Croatia (about 900 km far from Vicenza – north east Italy) has been a prominent Game of Thrones filming location since Season 2 and the Croatian city is a must visit for any Game of Thrones fan. Dubrovnik is King’s Landing, the capital of the Seven Kingdoms! The Old Town is full to the […]
Looking for something to do this month? Did you know this month US Americans celebrate Black History? So Vicenza Women of Color are back with NOIR Warriors which displays the talent of seven local American artists and highlights the diversity of the Vicenza Military Community. The exhibit is organized by Vicenza Women of Color and […]
Vicenza Women of Color are at it again with another Photo Exhibition with the help of Caserma Pride. We are doing an exhibit of photography called “Pride Warrior” which will be on display at a local art gallery in downtown Vicenza. This exhibition allows us to display the beauty and diversity of LGBTQ service members along with […]
Murano Glass: a story of traditions Glass has been produced in Murano since 13th century. The story of Murano glass is a story of effort, passion and tradition: ever since then, glass masters have been dedicating their lives to improve blown glass-making techniques and to create new objects that are real pieces of art. Nowadays, […]
The month of February occupies a specific state of mind for many of us. February is situated almost smack dab in the middle of winter. The days are short and the nights are long. It is a time to cozy up with a warm blanket, a good book, or a long Netflix queue. The hustle […]
In the summer of 2018 I was with some friends from our group Vicenza Women of Color (VWOC) thinking about how 2018 was the year of the woman and how could we showcase that here in Vicenza. So we decided to have a photography exhibit in the city of Vicenza showcasing Women/Mothers/Soldiers, we called it […]
Vicenza’ s Museums and main Exhibits Opening Hours for the 2018 Christmas Holidays: Exhibit The Triumph of Color – From Tiepolo to Canaletto and Guardi Dec 24 and 25 – closed Dec 31 – open (9-14:30) Jan 1 and Jan 6 – open (9-19:00) Musei Civici – City Museums Olympic Theater Dec. 24 and 26 – […]
