Vicenza
Vicenza is Andrea Palladio's city. Its palaces, the Teatro Olimpico and the villa La Rotonda make it a stop worth a day between Venice and Verona.
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Vicenza is a city in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy, and it is where the architect Andrea Palladio spent much of his career. The historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Renaissance palaces line the streets around Piazza dei Signori, and the Basilica Palladiana, a Palladio design, fronts the square. The Teatro Olimpico, also by Palladio, was completed after his death by Vincenzo Scamozzi. Its fixed stage is painted in perspective so that a street seems to run deep into the distance. Outside the center, La Rotonda stands on a low hill, a villa with four matching porticoed facades.
Vicenza lies on the rail line between Venice and Verona, so it fits a trip around the Veneto. The center, the Teatro Olimpico and the main square take about a day. Add La Rotonda, which is outside the center, and you need a longer day or an overnight stay. An overnight stay gives you the center in the evening.
Vicenza in five
- Pick two or three Palladio sights, not allThe Basilica Palladiana, Teatro Olimpico and La Rotonda are the main ones. Check each site's opening days and ticket rules on its official page before you plan a route.
- Check La Rotonda's visiting daysThe villa's interior opens only on limited days, while the grounds and exterior have separate access. Look at the official page before you take the bus or walk up.
- Walk Corso Palladio at duskThe main street is lined with palaces by Palladio and others and closes to most traffic. The center is flat and small, so an evening walk covers the highlights.
- Stay one night to add Verona or PaduaTrains reach Padua in about 15–25 minutes and Verona in about 30–45, so Vicenza can be one stop on a Veneto loop.Verona
Things to do in Vicenza
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Need to know
- Airport
- Venice (VCE) about 1–1.5 hours; Verona (VRN) about 1 hour
- Getting there
- Train: Padua about 15–25 min, Verona about 30–45 min, Venice about 45–70 min
- Getting around
- On foot; a bus or walk to La Rotonda
- Best base
- Inside the center near Corso Palladio
- Time needed
- 1 day; 2 with Verona or Padua
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh8°Low0°Cold, foggyJanuaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 8°
- Low
- 0°
- Precipitation
- 68 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, foggy
- FebruaryPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh11°Low2°Cold, dryFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 2°
- Precipitation
- 81 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, dry
- MarchPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh14°Low5°Cool, quietMarchPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 5°
- Precipitation
- 87 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
- AprilPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh18°Low8°Spring walksAprilPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 107 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring walks
- MayRain17 rainy daysHigh22°Low12°Warm, greenMayRain
Good
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 183 mm
- Rainy days
- 17
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, green
- JuneRain13 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh28°Low17°Warm, long daysJuneRain
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 110 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Warm, long days
- JulyRain13 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh30°Low18°Hot, humidJulyRain
Good
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 105 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Hot, humid
- AugustPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh30°Low19°Hot, closuresAugustPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 111 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, closures
- SeptemberPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh25°Low15°Mild, clearSeptemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 141 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, clear
- OctoberPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh20°Low11°Autumn colorOctoberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 121 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Autumn color
- NovemberPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh13°Low6°Fog, rainNovemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 121 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Fog, rain
- DecemberPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh9°Low2°Christmas marketDecemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 9°
- Low
- 2°
- Precipitation
- 76 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Christmas market
Average daily high and low in Vicenza, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Vicenza
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- 11°
- Humidity
- 38%
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 5%
Vicenza
09:37 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today17°7°5%Monday: Cloudy. High 17°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 5%.
- Tue16°7°10%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 16°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 10%.
- Wed15°7°15%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 15°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 15%.
- Thu14°5°0%Thursday: Cloudy. High 14°, Low 5°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri15°4°11%Friday: Cloudy. High 15°, Low 4°. Chance of rain 11%.
- Sat12°7°17%Saturday: Cloudy. High 12°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 17%.
- Sun15°6°29%Sunday: Rain. High 15°, Low 6°. Chance of rain 29%.
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Day trips by train
- Veronaabout 30–45 min by trainA Roman arena and the squares of Piazza Bra and Piazza delle Erbe.Read the guide
- Paduaabout 15–25 min by trainGiotto's Scrovegni Chapel and a university old town.Read the guide
- Bassano del Grappaabout 40–60 min by train or busA river town with a covered wooden bridge.
Before you go to Vicenza
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Rules for Vicenza, checked
- Most non-EU visitors can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area. Check entry rules on the Italian visa site before you book.Source
- Dial 112 for police, fire or an ambulance anywhere in Italy.
- Cover shoulders and knees before entering churches, including the Duomo in Vicenza.
- Antiques and cultural objects may need an export license to leave the EU. Check with the Italian Ministry of Culture before you buy at antique fairs.
Plan around Vicenza
Regions, cities and the rules every visitor needs
Read the guideVeronaThe Arena city, 30–45 minutes west
Read the guideVerona, Vicenza or PaduaWhich Veneto city suits your trip
Read the guidePaduaGiotto's chapel, 15–25 minutes east
Read the guideVeniceAbout 45–70 minutes by train
Read the guideItaly by train off-peakRail legs that avoid the summer crush
Read the guideVicenza FAQ
Is Vicenza worth visiting?
Yes, for the Palladian architecture and a compact center. It has fewer crowds than Venice or Verona, so it suits architecture fans and those who want a calm stop.
How many days do you need in Vicenza?
One day covers the center and La Rotonda. Two days add the Teatro Olimpico, the museums and a Veneto day trip.
Is Vicenza a day trip from Venice?
Yes, by train in about 45–70 minutes. A day is enough for the palaces and the theater, but check opening days before you go.
What is Vicenza famous for?
The Renaissance buildings of Andrea Palladio and the Palladian villas of the Veneto, which UNESCO lists together. It also has a gold fair and local food such as baccalà alla vicentina.
Is Vicenza or Verona better?
Vicenza for Palladio and a quieter day, Verona for the Arena and a bigger city feel. They are 30–45 minutes apart.