Arzignano

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Comune di Arzignano
Coat of arms of Comune di Arzignano
Municipal coat of arms

Location of Arzignano in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Veneto
Province Vicenza (VI)
Mayor Stefano Fracasso
Area 34 km² (13 sq mi)
Population (as of 2005-12-31)
 - Total 23,683
 - Density 697/km² (1,805/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 45°31′N, 11°20′E
Gentilic Arzignanesi
Dialing code 0444
Postal code 36071
Frazioni Costo, Pugnello, Castello, Restena, San Bortolo, San Zenone, Tezze
Patron Ognissanti
 - Day November 1
Website: www.comune.arzignano.vi.it

Arzignano is an industrial town and comune in the province of Vicenza, Veneto, Italy. It is located c. 23 km from Vicenza, in the Valle del Chiampo.

[edit] History

In 1413, during a campaign of King Sigismund of Hungary against the Republic of Venice, its castle was besieged by Hungarian troops under Pippo Spano.

[edit] Main sights

  • Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie, built after the plague of 1485.
  • Church of Sant'Agata di Tezze, originating in the early 15th century in the site of a pre-existing chapel.