| Thiene | |
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| — Comune — | |
| Comune di Thiene | |
| Palazzo Porto Colleoni Thiene (also known as The Castle of Thiene). | |
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Thiene
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| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Province | Vicenza (VI) |
| Frazioni | Borgo Lampertico, Rozzampia, Santo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Maria Rita Busetti |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.7 km2 (7.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 147 m (482 ft) |
| Population (31 August 2008) | |
| • Total | 22,780 |
| • Density | 1,156.3/km2 (2,994.9/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Thienesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 36016 |
| Dialing code | 0445 |
| Patron saint | Saint Cajetan of Thiene |
| Saint day | August 7 |
| Website | Official website |
Thiene is a city and comune in the province of Vicenza, in northern Italy, located approximately 75 km west of Venice and 200 km east of Milan.
The city has an active and lively industrial sector, composed mainly of small-to-medium sized companies. It also has one the top ranked Italian boardwalks (listed as number 3 of the top 10). Thiene also has a tradition every 24 December to unite its community to sing a song indigenous only to this town.
The |Centro Europeo per i Mestieri del Patrimonio is located at Villa Fabris.
This wealthy community has recently been destination of numerous immigrants, primarily from Morocco, Asia and Eastern Europe.
Of ancient Roman origin, it was acquired by the Visconti of Padua in the Middle Ages. Later it was a free commune, and subsequently part of the Republic of Venice.
At one time Volare Group had its head office in Thiene.[1]
Landmarks include: