vicenza
states: [italy]
category: cultural
year: 1994
location: Provinces of Padua, Rovigo, Treviso, Venice, Verona and Vicenza, Veneto Region
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 45.5491666700, 11.5494444400
last visited: 2015
unesco id: 712
world heritage site: 712
Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Italy, exemplify the architectural genius of Andrea Palladio, a 16th-century Renaissance master. The site includes the city of Vicenza, renowned for its elegant palaces and public buildings like the Basilica Palladiana, and a collection of villas scattered across the Veneto region, showcasing Palladio’s innovative designs. These structures blend classical symmetry with functional beauty, influencing architectural styles worldwide.
