The city of Vicenza lies in northeast Italy in the region of Veneto. This cosmopolitan city offers a collection of cultural, historical and artistic treasures for visitors to explore and has been awarded UNESCO status for two of its tourist sites!
Those wishing to explore Vicenza have a wide choice of stunning vacation rentals in Veneto to choose from, all within a day trip’s distance of this spectacular city!
Those with a love for all things beautiful will love the architectural treasures awaiting them here. The legacy of the famous architect, Andrea Palladio was left behind in his beloved Vicenza in the form of twenty-three beautifully designed buildings.
These 16th century visionary designed stunning buildings are the Teatro Olimpico , the Basilica Palladiana and the breathtaking Villa Almerico Capra among many other churches. So be sure to find a list of them all and visit some of his masterpieces!
Those wishing to explore Vicenza have a wide choice of stunning vacation rentals in Veneto to choose from, all within a day trip’s distance of this spectacular city!
Those with a love for all things beautiful will love the architectural treasures awaiting them here. The legacy of the famous architect, Andrea Palladio was left behind in his beloved Vicenza in the form of twenty-three beautifully designed buildings.
These 16th century visionary designed stunning buildings are the Teatro Olimpico , the Basilica Palladiana and the breathtaking Villa Almerico Capra among many other churches. So be sure to find a list of them all and visit some of his masterpieces!
The cuisine of Vicenza is quite simple but delicious. Be sure to order a colourful platter of local cheese, fruits and salamis to savour along with a robust red wine in an outdoor cafe in the city centre. The local Asiago cheese is especially flavoursome and would be an integral part of any antipasti in the area.
The oldest food preservation tradition in the world is practiced here. Fish such as cod are preserved by drying in cold air in specially built huts. This is a cheap and sustainable alternative to salting or smoking fish and has a storage life of several years. It’s delicious eaten along with some plump juicy olives and a generous drizzle with olive oil.
Compliment this symphony of flavours with a crisp sparkling white wine in an authentic restaurant as you gaze out on the quaint old streets of the city.
The oldest food preservation tradition in the world is practiced here. Fish such as cod are preserved by drying in cold air in specially built huts. This is a cheap and sustainable alternative to salting or smoking fish and has a storage life of several years. It’s delicious eaten along with some plump juicy olives and a generous drizzle with olive oil.
Compliment this symphony of flavours with a crisp sparkling white wine in an authentic restaurant as you gaze out on the quaint old streets of the city.
Other popular dishes here includes the simple meal of Risi e Bisi, which is a mixture of fluffy white rice with a rich stock and a collection of flavoursome beans, herbs and spices. It’s a wonderfully comforting dish which is perfect to eat in the colder months of the year to heat the bones!
An interesting fact about the area is that the people of Vicenza have been jokingly nicknamed ‘Mangiagatti’ which means ‘Cat Eaters’ ever since the extreme food shortages of World War Two.
The problem of stray cats diminished greatly during this time as people struggled to get by on what little food they had. Thankfully these days, cats are off the menu!
So why not visit the city of Vicenza on your next trip to Italy and sample these wonderful sights and delicious flavours for yourself!
An interesting fact about the area is that the people of Vicenza have been jokingly nicknamed ‘Mangiagatti’ which means ‘Cat Eaters’ ever since the extreme food shortages of World War Two.
The problem of stray cats diminished greatly during this time as people struggled to get by on what little food they had. Thankfully these days, cats are off the menu!
So why not visit the city of Vicenza on your next trip to Italy and sample these wonderful sights and delicious flavours for yourself!
Photo credits
picture 1: Wanblee / CC BY-SA 2.0 IT;
picture 2: Arj / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Marco Bagarella / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 1: Wanblee / CC BY-SA 2.0 IT;
picture 2: Arj / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Marco Bagarella / CC BY-SA 3.0