Italy’s monuments and must-sees are well known to most travelers in the world. The historic streets of Florence, Rome’s Coliseum, the canals of Venice, Pisa’s leaning tower, and the rocky cliffs of Cinque Terre; we’ve seen pictures of them and we’ve all daydreamed about them. But the truth is, while most people flock to these […]
Name origin The meaning of the name “Mossano” is still discussed. Some think the name has an erudite origin from the Latin mons sanus (healthy mountain), others believe it comes from the Latin personal name Mussius, yet both explanations lack substantial proofs. It is more likely that the origin of this name be some non-Latin […]
“VIOFF” is the Fuori Fiera (Off Show) organized by Vicenza Municipality with the collaboration of gold and jewellery category associations, traders and businesses in the historical centre and Aim Group: a not-to-be-missed event for buyers, insiders, tourists and citizens, scheduled for Saturday 22nd September in the heart of the city’s historical centre and set to […]
FERRARI AND ABARTH: THE KEY ELEMENTS OF MODENA MOTOR GALLERY 2018 THRILLING DISPLAYS SHOWCASING TWO MOTORING LEGENDS Over the last few years, the events featuring historic motoring have greatly evolved, from simple markets to places of sharing and events of a high cultural level. Modena Motor Gallery, of which the sixth edition will take place […]
Called “the Montursium” in ancient times, the toponym derives either from “mount”, from its Roman name “Ursius”, or from the name of the noble Orso (belonging to the ancient family of Trissino), who had probably built the castle of Fratta hill – now the cemetery. This is, therefore, the origin of the name “Castrum Montis […]
Comprehensive ticket / pass valid for eight days from the issue date and it allows to visit (one visit only for each site) ten different sites: Palladian Basilica, Jewellery Museum, Olympic Theater, Palazzo Chiericati art gallery, Archeological Naturalistic Museum, Resistance and Risorgimento Museum, church of Santa Corona, Diocesan Museum, Leoni Montanari Palace Galleries and Palladio Museum: Full […]
Every piece of jewelry tells a story and you can create the best ones in a jewelry shop called Soprana right in Vicenza’s heart. Established in 1910 and nestled in a centuries-old shop in the historic Basilica Palladiana, this fourth-generation family business is a place where the flame of the local goldsmithing and jewelry-making traditions […]
Castles can be some of the most fascinating places to visit. Because of their history, unique architectural structure, and often unusual furnishings, they make for a great visit whether you’re a history buff, a fairytale lover, or just someone who loves all things medieval. And let’s be honest, Europe has no shortage of castles or […]
For those of you unfamiliar with the charming city of Padova (or Padua in English), you’re in for a delight. The lively and vibrant university town is only 45 kilometres from Vicenza and makes for the perfect day trip. This overview will highlight everything you need to know about Padova and a little more. I’ve lived in […]
REGULAR MUSEUM PASS/CARD Comprehensive ticket / pass valid for seven days from the first use and it allows to visit (one visit only for each site) eight different sites: Olympic Theater, Palazzo Chiericati art gallery, Archeological Naturalistic Museum, Resistance and Risorgimento Museum, church of Santa Corona, Diocesan Museum, Leoni Montanari Palace Galleries and Palladio Museum: Full […]
