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VICENZA VILLAS: PALLADIAN MASTERPIECES AND VENETIAN COUNTRYSIDE

Palladian symmetry reflecting perfection, Renaissance gardens in bloom, noble estates dotting the countryside. Vicenza, soul of architecture.

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📖 3 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Explore Vicenza in Andrea Palladio's footsteps, between villas and facades that tell of an architectural revolution. Stop at Dueville for a garden interlude, then step into Nove's workshops where ceramics are still shaped by hand. In Lugo di Vicenza, breathe the countryside and estates that paint a peaceful setting.

Your day-by-day itinerary

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Day

Vicenza

palladian capital architectural masterpiece

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Day 1
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Discover

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Teatro Olimpico - oldest covered masonry theater in the world with famous Renaissance stage trompe-l'oeil, UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Basilica Palladiana - palace of Reason built by Palladio in 1546 on Piazza dei Signori, masterpiece of Renaissance architecture
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Palazzo Chiericati - palace built by Palladio in 1550, major example of Palladian architecture on Piazza Matteotti
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Tempio di San Lorenzo - Gothic church along Corso Palladio
+3 Places visited
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Activities

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Giardini Salvi - historic gardens 500 meters from the station, ideal starting point to discover the city
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Corso Palladio - main artery of the historic center lined with Renaissance palaces and monuments
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Ponte di San Michele - picturesque bridge built between 1621 and 1623 spanning the Retrone river
+3 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 11 km
Travel time: 14min
2
Day

Dueville

villa estate renaissance gardens

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Day 2
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Bosco di Dueville - protected wetland among the most evocative in Veneto, resurgence site of the waters of the Bacchiglione river
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Sorgenti del Bacchiglione - natural spectacle of the emergence of waters in an enchanting landscape
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Activities

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Naturalist walk in the restored environment of the humid wood
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Next stop
Distance: 20 km
Travel time: 23min
3
Day

Nove

ceramic village artisan tradition

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Day 3
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Discover

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Distilleria Poli - historic distillery with visit and tasting of the house's finest grappas
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Fabbrica di Ceramiche Antonibon - excellence ceramics manufacture founded at the end of the 17th century, supplier to royal courts and embassies
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Villa Angarano - Venetian villa with wine tasting and local products in a historic setting
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Activities

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Discovery of the secrets of traditional ceramic manufacturing in the manufacture's exhibition hall
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Next stop
Distance: 15 km
Travel time: 18min
4
Day

Lugo Di Vicenza

rural countryside noble estates

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Day 4
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Discover

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Villa Godi Malinverni - first villa designed by Palladio at the foot of the Altopiano di Asiago, with historic gardens open for visits
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Buso della Rana - largest cave in Veneto, refreshing underground excursion ideal for families
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Activities

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Guided tour of the Palladian residence and its Italian gardens
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Speleological exploration in the depths of the Vicentine mountain

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What weather should you expect?

Spring (April-June): Perfect weather, blooming landscapes, comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, excellent value, Easter celebrations, ideal touring conditions.

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