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 […]
BAM!, the European gathering of bike travelers, the largest event dedicated to bicycle tourism in Europe, returns to Mantua, from the 17th to the 19th of May 2019. The formula is the same as the last four editions, from Livigno, to Rocca di Noale (VE) up to Mantua, and it attracts enthusiasts from all over […]
Bed and breakfast Agriturismo Crocerone is a family-run business, and once you step foot on the farm, you too will feel like part of the family. To get there, you will drive the Italian backroads, maybe even passing a tractor or two along the way. When you pull into the driveway, you can’t miss the […]
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 […]
SCARED OF THE DENTIST? Dentisti Vignato can help you! As dentists we know what it is like to feel nervous and tense when you are sitting on the dental armchair. In order to help even the most anxious patients to face treatments and feel comfortable with their smile and mouth, we specialized in anxiety treatment […]
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Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway, or have visitors in town and are looking for somewhere to go, Cortina d’Ampezzo is the perfect place. Located at the base of the Dolomites, a mountain region in Northeastern Italy, and just a 2.5-hour drive from Vicenza, Cortina has much to offer throughout all seasons of the year. […]
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 […]