Thiene
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| Comune di Thiene | |
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 Municipal coat of arms |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Province | Vicenza (VI) |
| Mayor | Attilio Schneck |
| Elevation | 147 m |
| Area | 19.7 km² |
| Population | |
| - Total (as of December 31, 2004) | 21,623 |
| - Density | 1,098/km² |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Thienesi |
| Dialing code | 0445 |
| Postal code | 36016 |
| Frazioni | Borgo Lampertico, Rozzampia, Santo |
| Patron | Saint Cajetan of Thiene |
| - Day | August 7 |
| Website: www.comune.thiene.vi.it | |
Thiene (population 22,000) is a city 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.
Thiene is also considered one of the richest cities in Italy.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Main sights
Landmarks include:
- Villa Da Porto-Thiene (Castle), 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
- the Gothic Villa Thiene Cornaggia, a palace from the 15th century.
- Villa Beregan Cunico (17th century).
- the Baroque Duomo (Cathedral).
- church of San Vincenzo.
Veneto · Communes of the province of Vicenza
