Vicenza Tourist Information
Below you will find useful information that will help you plan your upcoming trip to Vicenza, Italy.
Weather in Vicenza, Italy
The province and city of Vicenza are located in the region of Veneto in North-East Italy . The climate of Vicenza and its province goes through dramatic changes through the calendar year. In the mountains that rise above the city, the temperatures drop well below zero in the winter months while in the summer the temperatures can reach 35 C / 95F. At only 50 metres above sea-level, and surrounded by mountains and hills, the climate of Vicenza is greatly influenced by the mountains and warm winds arriving from the south. Humidity is a problem during the summer months, which typically brings rain showers in the late afternoons and early evening hours. The winters tend to be cooler with clear skies and less precipitation. Although, the ever-present humidity can create when there is a great disparity between the day time and night temperatures.
See the Vicenza weather forecast for a five-day forecast.
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Currency in Italy
Italy is one of the twelve members of the EU, and in January, 2002 the country converted to the Euro. Euro (€) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of €500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of €2, 1 and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents. Please use the following Currency Converter to learn more about the value of the Euro against other currencies
Currency exchange: Travellers cheques, cheques and foreign money can be changed at banks, railway stations and airports, and very often at major hotels (generally at a less convenient rate).
Credit & debit cards: MasterCard, Diners Club and Visa are widely accepted, but many small establishments - shops and restaurants only accept cash. It is advisable to ask merchants if they accept credit cards before trying to purchase items
Travellers cheques: Travellers cheques are accepted almost everywhere. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take travellers cheques in Euros, Pounds Sterling or US Dollars.
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How to get to Vicenza
Below you will find listed links to various resources on the web to assist you with information on how to get to Vicenza once you arrive in Italy. Vicenza does not have its own airport, but Venice 's Marco Polo airport is located less than an hours drive from Vicenza .
Most people arrive in Vicenza by train, as its located on the main railway line between Milan and Venice . Milan is approximately two and a half hours by train from Vicenza, while Venice is 40 minutes and Verona twenty five minutes from Vicenza by train. The main railway station of Vicenza is located in the centre of town only a few walking distance from the main street of the city, Corso Palladio.
If you are planning to visit Vicenza by car you'll probably be arriving on the A4 Autostrada (Highway) which connects Milan with Venice . It's best to exit at the Vicenza Est exit, and then, follow the indications for the city centre. If you are planning to visit the city for one-day, arriving by train is probably the most practical choice as the city centre is small and compact, cars are banned from entering the main historical areas, although, you'll find ample parking the outskirts of town.
Getting to Vicenza by Train
Arriving in Vicenza by Car
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Getting around Vicenza
Like many of the provincial cities of North-East Italy , Vicenza seems to have more bus services than it has people. But, because the city centre where all the main attractions of the city are to be found is so small we recommend you tour the city by foot.
In fact, the city of Vicenza has one of the highest ratios of monumental buildings to population in Italy . Once inside the Medieval quarters of centre of the city you'll be overwhelmed by the beauty and splendour of the surroundings that invite the visitor to explore the cobbled streets lined with elegant shops, where architectural gems by the likes of Palladio are waiting to be discovered.
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Tours of Vicenza & the Palladian Villas
There are no regularly organized tours of the city of Vicenza, but the following private tours can be arranged on request:
Private 3-hour walking tour of Vicenza & the Villa Rotonda
In the company of a local expert guide enjoy an in-depth exploration of the works of Andrea Palladio. Visit Palladio's celebrated Villa Rotonda and understand why its considered to be the epitome of Palladian architecture. Then, on a guided tour of Vicenza , visit the Teatro Olimpico and see many other Palladian structures as your guide discusses the life and works of Andrea Palladio, and learn how Andrea Palladio became the worlds most influential architect. Contact us for further details
Private full-day tour of Vicenza , the Villa Rotonda, and the province of Vicenza from Venice
An in-depth look at the architecture of Andrea Palladio during the Italian renaissance. Focusing on the province of Vicenza , Italy , this tour incorporates a great variety of works by Andrea Palladio including his Villa Rotonda, Teatro Olimpico, Basilica, Villa Godi, a drive along the famous Riviera Brenta to see the Villa Malcontenta, as well as other lesser known Palladian Villas hidden away in the Vicentine countryside. For more details.......
We also offer a regular small group tour of Palladian Villas visiting the Villa Malcontenta, Villa Barbaro and Villa Emo. For more details on this tour .......
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