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Torlonga Castle, 1910-1930
Torlonga or Ezzelino Castle, built in the 9th century and rebuilt in the 13th, served as an observatory in the 18th century and a city prison in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Torlonga Castle, or Ezzelino Castle, was constructed in the 9th century and renovated in the 13th. It functioned as an observatory during the 18th century and later as a municipal prison from the 19th to the early 20th century.
Torlonga or Ezzelino Castle, built in the 9th century and rebuilt in the 13th, served as an observatory in the 18th century and a city prison in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Torlonga Castle, or Ezzelino Castle, was constructed in the 9th century and renovated in the 13th. It functioned as an observatory during the 18th century and later as a municipal prison from the 19th to the early 20th century.
Palace of Reason, 1890-1910
The Palazzo della Ragione's loggia. A loggia of the Palazzo della Ragione.
The Palazzo della Ragione's loggia. A loggia of the Palazzo della Ragione.
Sea Customs, 1965-1980
A view of the maritime customs house from the Zattere waterfront.
A view of the maritime customs house from the Zattere waterfront.
Arena of Verona, 1880-1900
Basilica of St. Anthony, 1890-1908
Basilica of St. Anthony, 1880-1900
The Basilica of Saint Anthony, constructed over 80 years from the beginning to the end of the 13th century, is notable for its equestrian statue of Erasmo da Narni, known as Gattamelata, a condottiero and ruler of Padua (1437-1443), by Donatello, which stands before the church entrance. The Basilica of Saint Anthony, built over 80 years during the 13th century, features Donatello's famous equestrian statue of Gattamelata, a condottiero who ruled Padua from 1437 to 1443, situated before the church's entrance.
The Basilica of Saint Anthony, constructed over 80 years from the beginning to the end of the 13th century, is notable for its equestrian statue of Erasmo da Narni, known as Gattamelata, a condottiero and ruler of Padua (1437-1443), by Donatello, which stands before the church entrance. The Basilica of Saint Anthony, built over 80 years during the 13th century, features Donatello's famous equestrian statue of Gattamelata, a condottiero who ruled Padua from 1437 to 1443, situated before the church's entrance.
Palace of Reason, 1890-1915
City Hall The City Council building.
City Hall The City Council building.
Saint's Square, 1890-1915
Santo Square and the monument to the condottiere Erasmo da Narni, known as Gattamelata.
Santo Square and the monument to the condottiere Erasmo da Narni, known as Gattamelata.
Balcony of the Agnusdio Palace, 1864-1870
The Anusdio Palace balcony. The Anusdio Palace's balcony.
The Anusdio Palace balcony. The Anusdio Palace's balcony.
Lodge of the Captaincy or Lodge Bernarda, 1880-1892
The Palazzo del Capitano, also known as the Loggia Bernarda, was designed by Andrea Palladio in 1565 and built between 1571 and 1572.
The Palazzo del Capitano, also known as the Loggia Bernarda, was designed by Andrea Palladio in 1565 and built between 1571 and 1572.
Basilica of Monte Berico, 1880-1892
The Madonna di Monte Berico church, built in just three months in the mid-15th century, stands atop Monte Berico hill offering stunning views of Vicenza. Its construction followed a local peasant's vision of the Virgin Mary, who promised to end the city's plague.
The Madonna di Monte Berico church, built in just three months in the mid-15th century, stands atop Monte Berico hill offering stunning views of Vicenza. Its construction followed a local peasant's vision of the Virgin Mary, who promised to end the city's plague.
Arch of the steps, 1880-1892
The Scalette Arch, attributed to Andrea Palladio, marked the beginning of the ascent to the Madonna di Monte Berico church on Monte Berico hill. Before a covered arcade was built in the mid-18th century, it was the only access route from Vicenza.
The Scalette Arch, attributed to Andrea Palladio, marked the beginning of the ascent to the Madonna di Monte Berico church on Monte Berico hill. Before a covered arcade was built in the mid-18th century, it was the only access route from Vicenza.
Palace Port Breganze, 1880-1892
One of the two Porto family buildings designed by Palladio in Vicenza. The unusual facade is explained by the owner's intention to gradually rebuild his old house, but the project was only partially completed. The peculiar facade of one of Palladio's two designs for the Porto family in Vicenza resulted from an unfinished renovation project.
One of the two Porto family buildings designed by Palladio in Vicenza. The unusual facade is explained by the owner's intention to gradually rebuild his old house, but the project was only partially completed. The peculiar facade of one of Palladio's two designs for the Porto family in Vicenza resulted from an unfinished renovation project.
Villa la Rotonda, 1880-1892
Andrea Palladio's Villa Rotonda, or Villa Capra, is perhaps his most famous building. A masterpiece of Palladian architecture and one of the most renowned buildings in architectural history, its noble simplicity, classical clarity, and harmony have inspired architects worldwide for over five centuries.
Andrea Palladio's Villa Rotonda, or Villa Capra, is perhaps his most famous building. A masterpiece of Palladian architecture and one of the most renowned buildings in architectural history, its noble simplicity, classical clarity, and harmony have inspired architects worldwide for over five centuries.
Flavian Amphitheater, 1944
Thiene Palace, 1880-1892
A Palladian façade of the Palazzo Thiene.
A Palladian façade of the Palazzo Thiene.
Trissino Palace, 1880-1892
The Trissino Palace, designed by Palladio for Francesco Trissino, was built in 1558.
The Trissino Palace, designed by Palladio for Francesco Trissino, was built in 1558.
Braschi Brunello Palace, 1880-1892
A late Gothic palazzo on Corso Palladio.
A late Gothic palazzo on Corso Palladio.
Church of Santa Corona, 1880-1892
Santa Corona, a Gothic church in Vicenza, was founded in the 11th century by Bishop Bartolomeo di Breganze to house a relic he received from Louis IX: a thorn from the crown of thorns of Jesus Christ. The Santa Corona, a Gothic church in Vicenza, was built in the 11th century by Bishop Bartolomeo di Breganze to hold a relic he received from Louis IX – a thorn from Jesus Christ's crown of thorns.
Santa Corona, a Gothic church in Vicenza, was founded in the 11th century by Bishop Bartolomeo di Breganze to house a relic he received from Louis IX: a thorn from the crown of thorns of Jesus Christ. The Santa Corona, a Gothic church in Vicenza, was built in the 11th century by Bishop Bartolomeo di Breganze to hold a relic he received from Louis IX – a thorn from Jesus Christ's crown of thorns.
St. Michael's Bridge, 1880-1892
Chiericati Palace, 1996
Courtyard view of Palazzo Chiericati from the Teatro Olimpico.
Courtyard view of Palazzo Chiericati from the Teatro Olimpico.
Lords' Square, 1993
Vicenza. Piazza dei Signori.
Vicenza. Piazza dei Signori.
Lodge of the Captaincy, 1989
Venetian Governor's (Captain's) Palace.
Venetian Governor's (Captain's) Palace.
Herbs Square, 1890-1915
Vicenza. Piazza delle Erbe. Part of the 12th-century Torre del Girone is visible on the right.
Vicenza. Piazza delle Erbe. Part of the 12th-century Torre del Girone is visible on the right.
The Retrone River, 1890-1915
The Retrone River. One of Vicenza's three rivers.
The Retrone River. One of Vicenza's three rivers.
Lords' Square, 1890-1915
Vicenza. Piazza dei Signori. Palladio's Basilica is on the left.
Vicenza. Piazza dei Signori. Palladio's Basilica is on the left.
Chiericati Palace, 1890-1910
Palazzo Chiericati. Architect Andrea Palladio. From "Plain-towns of Italy".
Palazzo Chiericati. Architect Andrea Palladio. From "Plain-towns of Italy".
The auditorium of the Teatro Olimpico, 1968
The Teatro Olimpico's auditorium, designed by architect Andrea Palladio.
The Teatro Olimpico's auditorium, designed by architect Andrea Palladio.
Olympic Theatre, 1997
The courtyard of the Teatro Olimpico.
The courtyard of the Teatro Olimpico.
Lords' Square, 1996