Vicenza is the city where architect Andrea Palladio left 26 of his works. The Palladian Basilica, the Olimpic Theatre, the Chiericati palace and many others...It's one of the most elegant Italian cities. Not far from it is Padua, a real jewel where every square is a surprise. An university city. A place where Giotto left his masterpiece.
To be arranged
I's the heart of Vicenza with the Palladian Basilica, around it there is a concentration of other small squares
It is one of the artistic wonders of Vicenza.The design is clearly inspired by the Roman theatres, as described by Vitruvius.
I's here and in some side-streets where are concentrated the palaces that Andrea Palladio realized.
Let's stop to taste the typical food of Vicenza. One hour will do. Then we'll leave for Padua.
One of the largest suggestive squares in Europe.
One of the most famous and popular sanctuary in Christendom.
Here worked artists as Sansovino, Falconetto, Altichiero and Donatello.
A concentration of palaces in three squares around the Palazzo della Ragione
Founded in 1222 immediately after Bologna. It is the second oldest university in Europe
Opened in 1831, until 1916 it was open day and night.
A masterpiece in the history of painting in Italy and Europe in the 14th century, is considered to be the most complete series of frescoes executed by Giotto in his mature age.
To be arranged
guide fee, hotel pick-up in Verona city center
transportation fee, lunch, entrance fee
In case the meeting point is not in the city centre, but outside, the pick up fee has to be added, and it depends on distance and kind of transport.
Tickets to the Olimpic theatre and to the Palladian Basilica can be purchased on the same day of the visit. Monday closed.
Entrance reservation tickets to the Scrovegni Chapel must be made early in advance and tickets are not refundable.
We were traveling by driver/car from Venice to Milan. We scheduled a 2.5 hr. tour with Mariacristina in Padua. She is a n amazingly knowledgeable guide. Within a short time we had seen some of the important sites, including the Scrovigni Chapel and had a quick walk through the city. I highly recommend her services
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