Thiene
| Thiene | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Thiene | |
 | |
  Thiene | |
| Coordinates: 45°42′30″N 11°28′40″E / 45.70833°N 11.47778°ECoordinates: 45°42′30″N 11°28′40″E / 45.70833°N 11.47778°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Province | Vicenza (VI) |
| Frazioni | Borgo Lampertico, Rozzampia, Santo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Giovanni Casarotto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.7 km2 (7.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 147 m (482 ft) |
| Population (31 August 2008) | |
| • Total | 22,780 |
| • Density | 1,200/km2 (3,000/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.
History
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.
Economy
At one time Volare Group had its head office in Thiene.[1]
Main sights
Landmarks include:
- Palazzo Porto Colleoni Thiene (called The Castle, and also villa), built in the 15th century according to late Venetian-Gothic style. The main façade is characterized by a central portico with mullioned windows flanked by towers with merlons. The interior has frescoes by Giovanni Antonio Fasolo with Giovanni Battista Zelotti.
- the Gothic Villa Thiene Cornaggia, a palace from the 15th century.
- Villa Beregan Cunico (17th century).
- the Baroque Duomo (Cathedral of Thiene).
- Church of San Vincenzo.
- Oratory of the Natività della Vergine - small gothic jewel of a church.
Sources
- ↑ "Contact us." Volareweb.com. Retrieved on 8 February 2011. "HEADQUARTER Corso Garibaldi, 186 - 36016 Thiene (VI) - ITALY."
External links
- Official website (Italian)
- Castle of Thiene