6-Hour Walking Tour of Vicenza with Palladian UNESCO Highlights
About This Tour
Gaze in wonder at Vicenza's Palladian architectural masterpieces, part of the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1994, on this 6-hour walking tour through the anc...
Duration: 6 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · City: Vicenza · Languages: English, Italian, Japanese
Know before you go: Villa La Rotonda inspired Thomas Jefferson in the construction of his own home, Monticello in Virginia. Ever since then, Palladio's influence can be seen throughout the United States. Frescoes by Giambattista and Giandomenico Tiepolo, father and son, can be seen in Villa Valmarana ai Nani. In the midst of their many works, be transported back for a glimpse of life in their era. Vicenza may be a small city and not as well known as Padua or Verona, but it is still worthy of a visit without time constraints.
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What's Included
- Local Italian tour guide
- Transportation
- Entrance fees to the villas and Olympic Theatre
Not Included
- Personal purchases
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Walking Tour of Vicenza and Palladian Landmarks
Start the walking tour at the Olympic Theatre, the architectural masterpiece of Andrea Palladio and the first indoor theatre in the world. Start the walking tour at the Olympic Theatre, the architectural masterpiece of Andrea Palladio and the first indoor theatre in the world. Stroll through the ancient town along the main street, Corso Palladio, and take charming little roads to visit the Church of Saint Corona, where you can admire the exceptional Baptism of Jesus Christ by Giovanni Bellini, as well as some of the most renowned Gothic palaces and Piazza dei Signori with the Basilica. Stroll through the ancient town along the main street, Corso Palladio, and take charming little roads to visit the Church of Saint Corona, where you can admire the exceptional Baptism of Jesus Christ by Giovanni Bellini, as well as some of the most renowned Gothic palaces and Piazza dei Signori with the Basilica. Finally, visit Palladio's first public building, recently restored and brought back to its original splendour, along with the Loggia of the Venetian Captain, Palladio's most famous attempt to use coloured architecture. Finally, visit Palladio's first public building, recently restored and brought back to its original splendour, along with the Loggia of the Venetian Captain, Palladio's most famous attempt to use coloured architecture. Later in the afternoon, take the Vicenza guide's suggestion of a short excursion to the two most illustrious villas in the area, Villa La Rotonda and Villa Valmarana ai Nani. Later in the afternoon, take the Vicenza guide's suggestion of a short excursion to the two most illustrious villas in the area, Villa La Rotonda and Villa Valmarana ai Nani. Travel back to your hotel after the tour. Travel back to your hotel after the tour.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Vicenza, Province of Vicenza, Italy · Tour start: 36100 Vicenza, Province of Vicenza, Italy — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
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