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	Topics Vicenza Topic Home Vicenza, a city in northern ItalyItaly Italy, officially the Italian Republic , is a Southern European country.... , is the capital of the eponymous provinceProvince of Vicenza Vicenza is a province in the Veneto region of Italy.... in the VenetoVeneto Vneto is one of the regions of Italy.... region, at the northern base of the Monte BericoMonte Berico The church of Monte Berico is a basilica that stands at the top of a hill which overlooks the city of Vicenza, in the Veneto... , straddling the BacchiglioneBacchiglione The Bacchiglione is a river that flows through northern Italy.... . Vicenza is approximately 60 km west of Venice and 200 km east of Milan. As of 2007, Vicenza had an estimated population of 119,038. Vicenza is the third largest Italian industrial city by export. History Roman age Vicentia was settled by the Italic EuganeiEuganei The Euganei is a semi-mythical proto-Italic ethnic group that dwelt near present-day Verona.... and then by the Palaeo-VenetiVeneti Veneti may mean:The Adriatic Veneti, Enetoi* in Greek, a bygone people of north-eastern Italy who spoke an Italic... in the 2nd-3rd century BC, from whom it was taken by the Gauls. The RomansAncient Rome Ancient Rome was a civilization that grew out of the city-state of Rome, founded in the Italian Peninsula circa the 9th cent... conquered it to the latter in 157 BC, giving the city the name of *Vicetia* or *Vincentia* ("victorious"). The Vicentini received the Roman citizenshipRoman citizenship Summary Citizenship in the time of Rome was a privileged status afforded to certain individuals with respect to laws, property, and ... in 49 BC. The city had some importance as a hub on the important road from MediolanumMilan Milan is the main city of northern Italy, located in the plains of Lombardy.... to AquileiaAquileia Aquileia is an ancient Roman town of Italy, at the head of the Adriatic at the edge of the lagoons, about 10 km from the sea... , but was overshadowed by its neighbor Patavium. Little survives of the Roman city, but three of the bridges across the Bacchiglione and Retrone rivers are of Roman origin, and isolated arches of a Roman aqueductAqueduct An aqueduct is an artificial channel that is constructed to convey water from one location to another.... exist outside Porta Santa Croce. During the decline of the Western Roman EmpireFacts About Western Roman Empire The Western Roman Empire is the name given to the western half of the Roman Empire after its division by Diocletian in 286.... , Heruls, VandalsVandals The Vandals were an East Germanic tribe that entered the late Roman Empire during the 5th century.... , AlaricAlaric Visigothic KingsAlaric is a Germanic name which means "everybody's ruler".... and HunsHuns The Huns were a confederation of Eurasian tribes, most likely of diverse origin with a Turkic-speaking aristocracy, who appe... laid the area to waste, but the city recovered after the OstrogothOstrogoth The Ostrogoths , in distinction from the Visigoths , were a Germanic tribe that influenced political events of the late Roma... conquest in 489. It was also an important LombardLombards The Lombards , were a Germanic people originally from Northern Europe that entered the late Roman Empire.... and then FrankFrankish Empire The Frankish Empire or Frankish realm, often just Francia or Frankia, was the territory of the Franks from... centre. Numerous BenedictineBenedictine A Benedictine is a person who follows the Rule of St Benedict.... monasteries were built in Vicenza area, which, in particular, dried the lake that once was located north of Vicenza by export. Middle Ages In 899 Vicenza was destroyed by MagyarHungarian people Hungarians are an ethnic group primarily associated with Hungary.... raiders. In 1001 Otto III handed over the government of the city to the bishopBishop A bishop is an ordained member of the Christian clergy who, in certain Christian churches, holds a position of authority.... , and its communal organization had an opportunity to develop, separating soon from the episcopal authority. It took an active part in the League with Verona and, most of all, in the Lombard LeagueLombard League The Lombard League was an alliance formed around 1167, which at its apex included most of the cities of northern Italy, incl... (1164-1167) against Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa compelling Padua and Treviso to join: its podestàPodestà Podest is the name given to certain high officials in many Italian cities, since the later Middle Ages, mainly as Chief magi... , Ezzelino II il Balbo, was captain of the league. When peace was restored, however, the old rivalry with Padua, BassanoBassano Bassano can refer to:... , and other cities was renewed, besides which there were the internal factions of the Vivaresi and the Maltraversi. The tyrannical Ezzelino III drove the Guelphs out of Vicenza, and caused his brother, AlbericoAlberico da Romano Alberico da Romano , called Alberico II, was an Italian condottiero, troubadour, and an alternatingly Guelph and Ghibe... , to be elected podestà (1230). The independent communeMedieval commune Communes in Europe in the Middle Ages were sworn allegiances of mutual defense among community members of a town or ci... joined the Second Lombard League against Emperor Frederick IIFrederick II, Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II, of the Hohenstaufen dynasty, was a pretender to the title of King of the Romans from 1212 and unopposed holder... , and was sacked by that monarch (1237), after which it was annexed to Ezzelino's dominions. On his death the old oligarchic republicRepublic In a broad definition, a republic is a state or country that is led by people whose political power is based on principles t... political structure was restored -a consiglio maggiore ("grand council") of four hundred members and a consiglio minore ("small council") of forty members - and it formed a league with Padua, TrevisoTreviso Treviso is a town in the Veneto region of Italy.... and VeronaVerona Verona is an ancient town, episcopal see and province in the Veneto, Northern Italy.... . Three years later the Vicentines entrusted the protection of the city to PaduaPadua The city of Padua, Italy, is the economic and communications hub of the Veneto region in northern Italy.... , so as to safeguard republican liberty; but this protectorate (custodia) quickly became dominion, and for that reason Vicenza in 1311 submitted to the Scaligeri lords of VeronaVerona Verona is an ancient town, episcopal see and province in the Veneto, Northern Italy.... , who fortified it against the Visconti of MilanMilan Milan is the main city of northern Italy, located in the plains of Lombardy.... . Vicenza came under rule of VeniceVenice Venice is the capital of the region of Veneto and the province of the same name in Italy.... in 1404, and its subsequent history is that of VeniceRepublic of Venice The Most Serene Republic of Venice was a Venetian city-state in Northeastern Italy, based around the city of Venice.... . It was besieged by the Emperor Sigismund, and Maximilian IMaximilian I Overview Maximilian I may refer to:Maximilian I, Emperor of Mexico... held possession of it in 1509 and 1516. Modern age Vicenza was a candidate to host the Council of TrentFacts About Council of Trent The Council of Trent* is the Nineteenth Ecumenical Council of the Roman Catholic Church.... . The 16th century was the time of Andrea PalladioAndrea Palladio ... , who left many outstanding examples of his art with palaces and villas in the city's territory. After 1797, under NapoleonicNapoleonic Wars The Napoleonic Wars, a series of global conflicts fought during Napoleon Bonaparte's rule over France , formed to some exten... rule, it was made a duché grand-fief (not a grand duchy, but a hereditary (extinguished in 1896), nominal duchy, a rare honor reserved for French officials) within Bonaparte's personal Kingdom of ItalyKingdom of Italy (Napoleonic) The Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy was a kingdom founded in Italy by Napoleon, in 1805.... for general CaulaincourtCaulaincourt Caulaincourt can refer to:* Armand Augustin Louis de Caulaincourt, French general and diplomat... , also imperial Grand-Écuyer. After 1814, Vicenza passed to the Austrian EmpireAustrian Empire The Austrian Empire was an empire centred on what is modern day Austria that lasted from 1804 to 1867.... . In 1848, however, the populous rose against Austria, but it was recovered after a stubborn resistance. As a part of the Kingdom of Lombardy-VenetiaKingdom of Lombardy-Venetia The Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia was established after the defeat of Napoleon, according to the decisions of the Congress of ... , it was annexed to Italy after the 3rd war of Italian independenceAustro-Prussian War The AustroPrussian War was a war fought between the Austrian Empire and its German allies and Prussia with its German and It... . Vicenza's area was a location of fights in both World War IWorld War I World War I, also known as the First World War, the Great War and "The War to End All Wars" was a global m... and World War IIWorld War II World War II, or the Second World War, was a worldwide conflict fought between the Allied Powers and the Axis Powers ,... . After the end of the latter, strong economic development made it one of the richest cities in Italy. Vicenza is home to the United States ArmyUnited States Army Overview The United States Army is the largest branch of the United States armed forces and has primary responsibility for land-based... postMilitary base A military base is a reservation, facility, or installation that shelters military equipment and personnel, and facilitates ... Caserma EderleCaserma Ederle Caserma Ederle is a United States Army post located in Vicenza, Italy.... (Camp Ederle), also known as the U.S. Army Garrison Vicenza. In 1965, Caserma EderleCaserma Ederle Caserma Ederle is a United States Army post located in Vicenza, Italy.... became the headquartersHeadquarters Headquarters denotes the location where most, if not all, of the important functions of an organization are concentrated.... for the Southern European Task Force, and today is the central U.S. military installation in Southern EuropeSouthern Europe Southern Europe is a region of the European continent.... . In January 2006 the European Gendarmerie ForceEuropean Gendarmerie Force The European Gendarmerie Force or EGF was launched by an agreement between five members of the European Union, France,... was inaugurated in Vicenza. Ecclesiastical history Among its patron saints the city venerates St. Lontius, bishop and martyr, and St. Theodore and St. Apollonius, bishops and confessors in the fourth century. The Christian cemetery discovered near the Church of Sts. Felix and Fortunatus, dates from the earlier half of the fourth century, and these two saints were probably martyred under Diocletian. The first bishop of whom there is any certain record is Horontius (590), a partisan of the Schism of the Three Chapters. Other bishops were: Vitalis (901), high chancellor of King Berengar of Ivrea; Girolamo (1000), deposed by Emperor Henry IIHenry II, Holy Roman Emperor Saint Henry II, called the Holy or the Saint, was the fifth and last Holy Roman Emperor of the Saxon or Ottonian... for political sedition; Torengo, in whose episcopate a number of bishops rebelled against the episcopal authority. Uberto was deposed by Pope Innocent IIIPope Innocent III Pope Innocent III , born Lotario de' Conti di Segni, was Pope from January 8, 1198 until his death.... as a despoiler of church property, but the canons put off until 1219 the election of his successor, Gilberto, who was forced by the tyranny of Ezzelino to live in exile. Under Bishop Emiliani (1409) took place the apparition of the Blessed Virgin on Monte Berico which led to the foundation of the famous sanctuary. Pietro Barbo (1451) was afterwards elected Pope Paul IIPope Paul II Pope Paul II , born Pietro Barbo, was Pope from 1464 until his death.... . Cardinal Giovanni Battista Zeno (1468) was distinguished for his sanctity and learning. Matteo Priuli (1563) founded the seminary and made efforts for reform. Alvise M. Ganrielli (1779) restored many churches and the seminary. The See of Vicenza was suffragan of the patriarchate of AquileiaPatriarchate of Aquileia The famous Western former patriarachate of Aquileia has its episcopal see in Aquileia, a city of the Roman Empire, situated ... , then of the archdiocese of Udine, and since 1818 of the archdiocese of Venice. Economy The surrounding country is agricultural, but there are also quarries of marble, sulphur, copper, and silver mines, and beds of lignite and kaolin; mineral springs also abound, the most famous being those of Recoaro. The city has an active and lively industrial sector, which is especially famous for jewelry and clothingClothing Clothing is defined, in its broadest sense, as coverings for the torso and limbs as well as coverings for the hands , feet ... factories. The Gold Exposition is world-famous and it takes place in Vicenza three times per year (January, May, September). Other industries worthy of mention are the woollen and silk, pottery, and musical instruments. The headquarters of the bicycle component manufacturer CampagnoloCampagnolo Campagnolo is an Italian manufacturer of bicycle components with headquarters in Vicenza, Italy, historically regarded as th... are located here. Demographics In 2007, there were 114,268 people residing in Vicenza, located in the province of Vicenza, VenetoVeneto Vneto is one of the regions of Italy.... , of whom 47.6% were male and 52.4% were female. Minors (children ages 18 and younger) totalled 17.17 percent of the population compared to pensioners who number 21.60 percent. This compares with the Italian average of 18.06 percent (minors) and 19.94 percent (pensioners). The average age of Vicenza residents is 43 compared to the Italian average of 42. In the five years between 2002 and 2007, the population of Vicenza grew by 3.72 percent, while ItalyItaly Italy, officially the Italian Republic , is a Southern European country.... as a whole grew by 3.85 percent. The current birth rate of Vicenza is 9.16 births per 1,000 inhabitants compared to the Italian average of 9.45 births. As of 2006, 87.53% of the population was ItalianItalian people The Italians are a Southern European ethnic group found primarily in Italy and in a wide-ranging diaspora throughout Western... . The largest immigrant group comes from other EuropeanEuropean European may mean:* A person or attribute of the continent of Europe... nations (the largest being SerbiaSerbia Serbia, officially the Republic of Serbia is a landlocked country in Central and Southeastern Europe, covering the ce... , AlbaniaAlbania The Republic of Albania is a Balkan country in Southeastern Europe.... , and BosniaBosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country on the Balkan peninsula of southern Europe with an area of 51,129 km , and an estim... ): 6.28%, South Asian 1.85%, sub-saharan AfricaSub-Saharan Africa [Image:Sub-Saharan-Africa.png\|thumb\|249px\|A polical map showing national divisions in relation to the ecological break]]Sub-Sah... : 1.44%, and North AfricaNorth Africa North Africa or Northern Africa is the northernmost region of the African continent.... : 1.36%. Currently one quarter babies born in Vicenza has at least one foreign parent. The city is predominantly Roman Catholic, but due to immigration now has some Orthodox ChristianOrthodox Christian The term Orthodox Christian refers to two Christian traditions:... , MuslimMuslim A Muslim is an adherent of Islam.... and HinduHindu A Hindu , as per modern definition, is an adherent of the philosophies and scriptures of Hinduism, the religious, phi... followers. Main sights Vicenza is on UNESCOUNESCO UNESCO is a specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1945.... 's list of World Heritage SiteWorld Heritage Site A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a specific site that has been nominated and confirmed for inclusion on the list maintained ... s, together with a number of the Palladian Villas. Palladio's works Vicenza is home to several famous buildings designed by Palladio (all from the period 1580-1590). These include: Villa Capra (also known as "La Rotonda"), located just outside the downtown area the public Basilica PalladianaFacts About Basilica Palladiana The Basilica Palladiana stands in the central Piazza dei Signori in Vicenza.... , centrally located in Vicenza's Piazza dei Signori, of which Palladio himself said that it might stand comparison with any similar work of antiquity the Teatro OlimpicoTeatro Olimpico The Teatro Olimpico is a theatre in Vicenza, northern Italy, designed by the Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio.... , built by Palladio in 1580-1585 for the Accademia degli Olimpici. The scenes are by Vincenzo ScamozziVincenzo Scamozzi Vincenzo Scamozzi born in Vicenza, Italy, was an architect and a writer on architecture, active mainly in Vicenza and Venice... . Palazzo ChiericatiPalazzo Chiericati Palazzo Chiericati is a Renaissance palace in Vicenza, designed by Andrea Palladio.... , home of Vicenza's museum. Palazzo Barbaran Da Porto Palazzo Thiene Palazzo Da Porto Breganze Other sights Churches The cathedral, dating from early in the 11th century, and restored in the 13th, 16th, and 19th, possesses numerous pictures and sculptures, nearly all of them by Vicentine artists. The Church of the Ara Coeli (1244), formerly belonging to the Clarisses, contains statues by MarinaliOrazio Marinali Orazio Marinali was an Italian late-baroque sculptor, active mainly in the Veneto or Venetian mainland.... and Cassetti, and paintings by Tiepolo. The Churches of the Carmine (1372) and St. Catherine (1292), formerly belonging to the Humiliati, possess notable pictures. S. Corona (1260) was built by the Dominicans after the death of Ezzelino, and is pictures by Montagna (The Magdelene) and Relline (Baptism of Christ). Santa Croce (1179) SS. Felice and Fortunato (8th century) SS. Filippo and Giacomo (12th century) S. Lorenzo of the Friars Minor (1280), in the Gothic style, contains the tombs of many illustrious Vicentines. In the cloister of S. Maria of the Servites (1319) took place the miracles of St. Philip Benizi de DamianiPhilip Benizi de Damiani Saint Philip Benizi de Damiani was a general superior of the Servites. ... . Secular buildings The clock tower (1224-1446). The Communal Library, founded by Count Giovanni M. Bertolo. Casa Pigafetta. The Town Museum (Pinacoteca Civica) houses mainly Vicentine paintings in the Palladian Palazzo ChiericatiPalazzo Chiericati Palazzo Chiericati is a Renaissance palace in Vicenza, designed by Andrea Palladio.... . Sport Vicenza is home to Vicenza CalcioVicenza Calcio Vicenza Calcio is an Italian football club based in Vicenza, Veneto.... who currently play in Serie BSerie B Serie B is the name of the second highest football league in Italy.... . Their home is the Stadio Romeo MentiStadio Romeo Menti Stadio Romeo Menti is the name of three stadiums in Italy:... . Photo gallery Popular dishes Baccalà alla VicentinaBaccalà alla vicentina Baccal? alla vicentina is an Italian fish dish native to Vicenza made from baccal?, dried unsalted cod, served on or next to... Risi e Bisi Polenta e Osei The inhabitants of Vicenza are jokily known to other Italians as magnagati 'cat eaters'. Purportedly, Vicentinos turned to cats for sustenance during times of famine. Famous people from Vicenza Flavio Albanese, architect Roberto BaggioRoberto Baggio Roberto Baggio is a legendary Italian former footballer, among the best players in the world throughout the 1990s.... , football player Giuseppina M. Bakhita, saint Fernando Bandini, writer Valerio BelliValerio Belli Valerio Belli , also knowm as Valerio Vicentino, was an Italian engraver and medallion maker active in the late-Renais... , sculptor and engraver Maria Bertilla BoscardinFacts About Maria Bertilla Boscardin Maria Bertilla Boscardin was an Italian nun and nurse who displayed a pronounced devotion to duty in working with sick chil... , saint Ottavio Bertotti Scamozzi, architect Gelindo BordinGelindo Bordin Gelindo Bordin is an Italian former athlete, winner of the marathon race at the 1988 Summer Olympics.... , athlete Roberto BusaRoberto Busa Father Roberto Busa is an Italian Jesuit priest and one of the pioneers in the usage of computers for linguistic and literar... , religious and informatic engineer Tullio CampagnoloTullio Campagnolo Summary Tullio Campagnolo was an Italian cyclist who invented the quick release skewer and started the Campagnolo company that manuf... , bicycle maker Francesco ChieregatiFrancesco Chieregati Francesco Chieregati was a papal nuncio and bishop. ... , papal nuncio, bishop Luigi Da PortoLuigi Da Porto Luigi Da Porto was an italian writer and storiographer, better known as the author of the novel with the story of Romeo and ... , writer Almerico da Schio, astronomer and inventor Otello De Maria, painter Ilvo DiamantiIlvo Diamanti Sorry, no overview for this topic , political scientist Federico FagginFederico Faggin Federico Faggin is a physicist and electrical engineer considered to be one of the inventors of the microprocessor.... , inventor Adolfo FarsariAdolfo Farsari Adolfo Farsari was an Italian photographer based in Yokohama, Japan.... , photographer Ferreto dei Ferreti, historian (fourteenth century) Antonio FogazzaroAntonio Fogazzaro Antonio Fogazzaro was an Italian novelist. ... , writer Giovanni Giaconi, artist Antonio Giuriolo, partisan Fedele Lampertico, economist, writer and politician Niccolò LeonicenoNiccolò Leoniceno Niccol? Leoniceno was an Italian physician and humanist.... , medic Paolo Lioy, naturalist Luigi MeneghelloLuigi Meneghello Luigi Meneghello was an Italian contemporary writer and scholar. ... , writer (professor at Reading University) Andrea PalladioAndrea Palladio ... , architect Goffredo PariseGoffredo Parise Goffredo Parise was an Italian writer and journalist.... , writer Antonio PigafettaAntonio Pigafetta Antonio Pigafetta, was an Italian navigator born in Vicenza.... , explorer, companion of Ferdinand MagellanFacts About Ferdinand Magellan Ferdinand Magellan was a Portuguese maritime explorer who, at the service of Spain, led the first successful attempt to sai... 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