Thiene

Thiene is a city and comune in the province of Vicenza, in northern Italy, located approximately 75 kilometres (47 mi) west of Venice and 200 kilometres (120 mi) east of Milan. The city has an active and lively industrial sector, composed mainly of small-to-medium sized companies. It also has one of 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. 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. Villa Thiene Cornaggia -Gothic architecture palace from the 15th century. Villa Beregan Cunico (17th century). Duomo -Baroque style Cathedral of Thiene San Vincenzo - Romanesque Gothic church dating to 1333; frescoes depicting the life of St Vincent date to 1400s. Oratory of the Natività della Vergine - small gothic jewel of a church. Sources External links Official website (Italian) Castle of Thiene