Given the latest national regulations released on 24th March 2022 (n.24) and the end of the state of emergency:
starting from the 1st April 2022, the Green Pass (EU Covid Certificate) will not be necessary anymore
to visit museums, archaeological parks, exhibitions, archives, libraries and other cultural sites.
NEW* starting from the 1st May 2022, wearing masks inside museums and other cultural sites is not mandatory anymore,
but it is still highly recommended.
The “Grandi Mostre” Project (Great Exhibitions) hosted inside the Basilica Palladiana makes a grand comeback: starting from December 2021 until May 2022, the new art exhibition “La Fabbrica del Rinascimento” will be set up inside our beloved monument and symbol of Vicenza. It is the second great exhibition after “Ritratto di donna. Il sogno degli anni Venti e lo sguardo di Ubaldo Oppi”, which was suspended in February 2020 due to the pandemic.
The Municipality of Vicenza, the “Fondazione Teatro Comunale” and the Centro internazionale di studi di architettura “Andrea Palladio” will renew their cooperation in promoting the Basilica Palladiana through a cycle of art exhibitions.
The exhibition “La fabbrica del Rinascimento” will describe the golden century of Vicenza, that is, the 16th Century.
During the Renaissance, Vicenza was at the centre of one of the most dynamic and commercial areas of Europe, all thanks to artists like Andrea Palladio, Paolo Veronese and Alessandro Vittoria. Moreover, the city became one of the most vital centre of European art and culture, manufacturing some of the finest works of art you can now see showcased in international museums.
There will be several art works borrowed from famous European museums: from the Gallerie degli Uffizi to the Museo del Prado, the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Wien and the Louvre, to renowned British Museums.
Vicenza itself hosts fine masterpieces, some of which are not very much known or not yet accessible to the public. The stunning ceilings inside Palazzo Thiene by Alessandro Vittoria; the most beautiful “Cena” by Paolo Veronese inside the Sanctuary of Monte Berico, the “Adoration of the three kings” and Cappella Valmarana inside the Church of Santa Corona… The Olympic Theatre itself is certainly worth a visit, as well as many other palazzos of the city centre.
TICKETS (audio guide included): full price 13 €, reduced price 11 € (for over 65 years old and for university students with university card), 5 € for under 18 (from 11 to 17 years old) and free of charge for children under the age of 10, accompanying helpers of disabled people, journalists, tour leaders. The special "open ticket" costs 16 € and allows the visit of the exhibition without having to reserve a date and the time of the visit and can be used as a gift. For groups of minimum 10 people, the price of the ticket is 11 € per person, whereas for school groups is 5 € per student and free of charge for 2 accompanying teachers.
Reservation is mandatory for groups of minimum 10 participants.
Pre-sale fee for online purchase and at the call center: 1,50 €
It is possible to buy the tickets online at www.mostreinbasilica.it , but can also be bought at the ticket office of the Teatro Comunale Città di Vicenza, in viale Mazzini 39 (0444.326418, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), at the Tourist Information office in Piazza Matteotti, 12 (0444 320854, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) and at the ticket office inside the Basilica Palladiana (starting from 11th December 2021, 0444 326418, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
More information at: www.mostreinbasilica.it
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Do not miss the chance to visit Vicenza for the upcoming Easter&spring holidays!
Vicenza is globally known as the "City of Palladio", since the famous architect built 23 palazzos right in the historic centre and 16 villas in the province, which are all inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
We recommend taking a walk through the streets of the city centre to admire the Palladian architecture, especially along Corso Palladio and Contra' Porti, to see the Palladian Basilica in Piazza dei Signori and to visit the Olympic Theatre, the oldest indoor theatre in the world. Said theatre is open to tourists from Tuesday to Sunday, from 09 to 17 (last entrance at 16.30 - www.teatrolimpicovicenza.it ): there is also the chance to see a brief show of music and lights at specific times of the day (9.30, 10.30, 11.30 e 14.30, 15.30, 16.30).
Per la visita del Teatro Olimpico è possibile acquistare le convenienti card cumulative da € 15 o € 20 che permettono di visitare numerosi altri siti del centro storico come il Museo Civico di Palazzo Chiericati, Palazzo Thiene, il Museo Del Gioiello, il Museo Naturalistico-Archeologico, le Gallerie d'Italia- Palazzo Leoni Montanari, il Palladio Museum, la Chiesa di S. Corona doveed il Museo Diocesano (chiuso a Pasqua e Pasquetta).
If you wish to visit other museusm together with the Olympic Theatre, it is possible tpo buy some cumulative cards: the Vicenza Card (20 €) allows the entrance to all eleven museums (Teatro Olimpico, Civic Art Gallery of Palazzo Chiericati, Natural History and Archaeological Museum, Risorgimento and Resistance Museum, Santa Corona Church, Diocesan Museum, Palladio Museum, Gallerie d'Italia - Palazzo Leoni Montanari, Basilica Palladiana (exhibitions excluded), Jewellery Museum and the Galleries of Palazzo Thiene) whereas the 4 Museums Card (15 €) allows tourists to choose for museums out of the ones available.
The Palladian Basilica is hosting an art exhibition inside the main hall under the green dome till 8th May 2022: La Fabbrica del Rinascimento
Do not miss the chance to visit the newly restored Palazzo Thiene: this Palladian building has been closed for years but it has become a full-fledged civic museum at the beginning of 2022, open from Thursday to Sunday (it is open on Easter Monday too!). Tourists will be able to visit the halls on the ground floor and on the first floor, together with an Antonibon ceramic exhibition. In the attic there is a collection of prints by Remondini and sculptures by Arturo Martini.
The Jewellery Museum, located under the loggias of the Basilica, is one of a kind in Europe and one of the few in the whole world dedicated to jewels and goldsmithry. There are nine rooms, each one with a different subject, that will help you discover this unique sector: symbol, magic, functionality, beauty, art, fashion, design, icons, future.
Do you feel like walking around surrounded by nature? The historic park close to the city centre, Parco Querini, is quite close to the city centre and its non-traffic zone. For those who wish to go uphill, the Sanctuary of Monte Berico, dedicated to the Virgin Mary is open every day from 06.00 to 12.30 and from 14.30 to 19.00. The entrance is free of charge. The small square in front of the sanctuary offers the perfect panoramic view on the city, the Small Dolomites and the Asiago Plateau. Discover the easiest itinerary to reach it on foot here!
THE VILLAS IN THE VICENZA PROVINCE
We suggest visiting Villa Valmarana "ai Nani", the renowned for its beautiful frescoes painted by Gianbattista and Giandomenico Tiepolo, open every day from 10 to 18 and Palladio's most iconic villa, Villa La Rotonda, open from Friday to Sunday, from 10 to 12 and from 15 to 18 (closed on Easter and Easter Monday). Both villas are located a few kilometres away from the city centre.
In Lonigo, the Palladian Villa Pisani Bonetti is open every day upon reservation.
Tourists will find a pleasant surprise while walking along the streets of the city centre!
There are several sculptures by Lorenzo Quinn and Andrea Roggi installed in different places and squares.
The sculpture "Give" has been put in Piazza Matteotti, right in front of the Civic Museum of Palazzo Chiericati: the hand of a woman and the hand of a man are joined together to convey the value of giving, a message of peace, hope and faith in humanity, represented by the olive tree in the middle.
The exhibition "Terra Mater - Earth and Heaven" wants to represent the itinerary towards the aesthetic and intellectual contemplation that has inspired the view of Andrea Roggi: the relationship between nature and his own cultural roots, between human and time. There are about six sculptures showcased in Piazza dei Signori, Basilica Palladiana, Loggia del Capitaniato, Piazza delle Erbe, Piazzale Alcide de Gasperi e Piazza San Lorenzo.
Here's the calendar with all programmed events
The Galleries of Palazzo Thiene, with its artistic collections and rich interiors adorned by decorations and frescoes, become officially a Civic Museum starting from 15th January 2022, finally opening its doors to visitors. It is possible to visit the rooms at the basement and on the first floor, with an exhibition of paintings, Antonibon ceramics and local Venetian sets of dishes from the 19th century and the attic, where prints by Remondini and sculptures by Arturo Martini are showcased.
The Palazzo was originally open on 25th September 2021, and from the 26th September till the 26th December it was possible to book a guided visit to the site on Saturdays and Sundays thanks to the authorised tour guides and the Vicenza è Tourist Board.
From the 15th January 2022, the Galleries can be visited from Thursday to Sunday, observing the following opening times:
from 9 to 17 (last entrance at 16.30) until 30th June (winter time),
from 10 to 18 (last entrance at 18.30) from 1st July to 31st August (summer time).
The single ticket costs 5 €, the reduced ticket 3 €, whereas for schools the reduced price is 2 € per student. Each ticket is valid for 8 days sarting from the date of the purchase.
The visit to the Galleries is also included in the Vicenza Card, in the 4 Museums Card and in the Ticket for local Residents.
Both single tickets and the combined cards can be bought at the Tourist information office in Piazza Matteotti, 12 (0444320854 - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. - open every day from 09 to 17.30) and at the Tourist Infopoint inside the Basilica Palladiana (tel. 0444 222855 - open from 10 to 18 - closed on Mondays)
VICENZA: the Christmas market takes place in Corso Fogazzaro and in Piazza San Lorenzo from 4th December 2021 until 6th January 2022. LINK
The pre-Christmas Fair is hosted for the first time in Viale Roma, Piazzale de Gasperi and in Campo Marzo from the 17th to 19th December 2021. Same location for Epiphany, from 4th to 6th January 2022. CANCELLED
From 29th October 2021 till 14th February 2022, you can find the ice rink located in Campo Marzo, on the side of Viale Roma. Next to it, there is also a children carousel. The ice rink is open from Tuesday to Friday, from 16.30 to 21.30, and from 10 to 22.30 on Saturdays and Sundays.
BASSANO DEL GRAPPA: the classic wooden booths are located in the squares of the city, from 27th November till 26th December 2021. After them, the Epiphany market will follow in Piazza Garibaldi, from 27 December 2021 till 6th January 2022.
ASIAGO: the traditional Christmas Gardens can be visited from 13th November 2021 till 9th January 2022. info
On the 1st November 2021, the museums of Vicenza will be open to the public.
Starting from the 25th September, the permanent exhibition “Una Storia Italiana” will open to visitors for the first time, inside the exclusive space inside the Basilica Palladiana by Italian Exhibition Group, managed in collaboration with the Municipality of Vicenza. The Vicenza è Tourist Board will manage the ticket shop and the bookshop.
There are nine themed rooms, entirely dedicated to the creative, artistic, productive and technological excellence of the Jewel Made in Italy. From the 25th September, the Jewellery Museum of Vicenza reopens to the visitors after a closure compelled by the strict anti Covid-19 measures that were applied during the pandemic. The new relaunch phase will also focus on strengthening the relationship between local goldsmiths. For the first time, it will be possible to discover in person the permanent exhibition “An Italian Story”, presented online on 15th December 2020.
The prestigious space managed by Italian Exhibition Group, together with the Municipality of Vicenza, stabilises its role as a cultural landmark for the whole goldsmith sector and for the territory, enriching the already thriving artistic offer of Vicenza. Since 2019, the Jewellery Museum became part of the local museum system of the city centre and got included inside the Vicenza Card. A synergy meant to bolster the operating management of the ticket office and the bookshop thanks to the cooperation agreement with the Vicenza è Tourist Board, which already manages the Tourist information office.
The Jewellery Museum has the following opening times:
*from Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 – 13:00 e 15:00 – 18:00
*Saturdays and Sundays: 10:00 -18:00
www.museodelgioiello.it
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In compliance with the current regulations, we inform you that, starting from the 6th of August,
the EU DIGITAL COVID CERTIFICATE C19 ( the green pass) + ID CARD/PASSPORT are mandatory to access cultural venues including museums.
Starting from the 1st July 2021, the opening times of the Civic Museums of Vicenza will change slightly:
From Tuesday to Sunday, the Civic Museum of Palazzo Chiericati, the Church of Santa Corona and the Olympic Theatre can be visited from 10 to 18.
Inside the Olympic Theatre it is possible to watch a free show of music and lights called “Pop Palladio Olympic Project” available from Tuesday to Sunday at 10.30,11.30,12.30 e 15.30,16.30,17.30. The show lasts approximately 10 minutes.
The Natural history and Archaeological Museum and the Risorgimento and Resistance Museum are open 10-14 from Tuesday to Sunday. The admission to the Risorgimento and Resistance museum is free of charge.
Last admission to all museums 30 minutes before closure.
The art exhibition “Romano Lotto. Nel segno del paesaggio” is being hosted at the Civic Museum of Palazzo Chiericati until the 30th September 2021 and can be visited for free. About 40 paintings (oil on canvas) by the Vicentinian painter are displayed inside.
At the Risorgimento and Resistance Museum it is possible to see some important documents written by the Vicentinian architect Antonio Caregaro Negrin (1821-1898) on military and patriotic engineering activities during the First Italian War of Independence. 2021 marks the bicentenary of Negrin’s birth, who has been a significant and exemplary figure in the cultural life of the 19th century.
https://www.comune.vicenza.it/cittadino/scheda.php/42724,46131
Till the 31st of August the Basilica Palladiana is open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday, 10 to 18 (last admission at 17.30). The main hosts an exhibition dedicated to Dante Alighieri, titled “Infernus”, which is included in the ticket price.
The Terrace of the Basilica is accessible only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 10 to 18 (last admission at 17.30).
The Cafè on the terrace is open to the public on Wednesday, Fridays, Saturdays from 19 to 01 and on Sundays from 18.30 to 23 (last admission 30 min. before closure).
The Tourist Information Office in Piazza Matteotti 12 is open every day from 9 to 18 (tel. 0444 320854) whereas the Tourist infopoint inside the Basilica Palladiana is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10 -18.
As for the other museums:
Gallerie d'Italia Palazzo Leoni Montanari can be visited from Tuesday to Sunday, 10 - 18 (last admission at 17.30).
The Diocesan Museum is open every day (Mon-Sun) from 14-18.
Currently, the Roman Cryptoporticus can be visited on Thursdays, 10 - 12 and on Saturdays, 14-18 (no reservation needed). Closed on Sundays. The booking for the visit of the Archaeological area of the Cathedral is mandatory and has to be made at least a day in advance before the actual visit (0444 226400, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). .
The Palladio Museum opens from Tuesday to Friday, 10-18 for groups (min. 10 pax) and for schools. In both cases, reservation is mandatory. Starting from 5th June 2021, it will be open on Saturdays and Sundays too (10-18) for individual visitors. The booking has to be carried out at least a day before the actual visit.
Torrione di Porta Castello - Fondazione Coppola is open on Fridays 11-18 (last admission 17.20). The booking is mandatory during the weekend, by writing to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Villa Valmarana ai Nani is open every day, Mon to Sun, 10-18.
Villa La Rotonda can be visited for both exterior and interior visits on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 10 - 12 and 15 - 18.
Villa Cordellina in Montecchio Maggiore (VI) is open from Tuesday to Sunday with the following opening times:
Tuesday: 9.00-13.00 (max capacity inside the Tiepolo Hall: 7 pax)
Wednesday: 9.00-13.00 15.00-18.00 (max capacity inside the Tiepolo Hall: 7 pax)
Thursday: 9.00-13.00 15.00-18.00 (max capacity inside the Tiepolo Hall: 7 pax)
Friday: 9.00-13.00 (max capacity inside the Tiepolo Hall : 7 pax)
Saturday and Sunday: 9.00-13.00 15.00-18.00 (only with booking by calling 0444 696085 with at least a day in advance).
Villa Caldogno and the Bunker from the Second World War are open on Mondays and Fridays,09 - 12 and 15 - 18. On Saturdays and Sundays, it is mandatoy to book the visit by calling 345 9302084 before 15.00 on Friday.
Villa God Malinverni is open on the following days: Tuesday: 14 -18 (15-19 during summer), Saturday 10 -13, Sunday and public holidays-10-18 ( 19h during summer). Booking is mandatory for group visits.
Villa Pisani Bonetti in Lonigo is always open, even on Mondays, and can be visited with reservation only.
The Fondazione Bisazza is open on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 to 18 until the 29th July 2021 (the reservation is required). It will be closed to the public from 1st August to 31st August 2021.
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In compliance with the latest national regulations, it is not mandatory to book the visits to the museums on the weekends anymore. The ticket can be bought directly at the ticket office next to the entrance of the Theatre, which is also our Tourist Office (Piazza Matteotti, 12). Reservation remains mandatory for groups of more than 10 people - Booking Office (Call Center 0444964380, active Mon - Fri, 9-13 and 14-18, and on Saturdays 9-13, or via email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
The Tourist Information Office located in Piazza Matteotti is open every day from 9 to 17.30 and is at your disposal for the purchase of museum tickets. The Tourist Infopoint inside the Basilica Palladiana is open every day, 10 to 17, with the same purpose.
The Olympic Theatre, the Civic Museum of Palazzo Chiericati, The Natural History and Archaeological Museum, the Church of Santa Corona (ticket is required for the admission) can be visited from 9 to 17 (last admission at 16.30).
The Basilica Palladiana is open from 10 to 17 (last admission at 16.30). There is also another infopoint for the Tourist Information office inside. The Terrace of the Basilica reopens on 12 June 2021 and can be visited every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 to 17 (last entrance at 16.30). The Cafè on the Terrace is open starting from 11 June 2021, from 19 - 01 on Fridays and Saturdays and from 18.30 - 23 (last admission 30 min before closure) on Sundays.
The Risorgimento and Resistance Museum is open from 9 to 13 and from 14.15 to 17 (last admission at 16.30). The entrance is free.
Inside the Olympic Theatre it is also possible to watch a free light show called "Pop Project "Son et Lumière" at appointed times, with the duration of 10 minutes.
All visits must respect the current anti Covid-19 protocols.
Gallerie d'Italia Palazzo Leoni Montanari can be visited from Tuesday to Sunday, 10 - 18 (last admission at 17.30).
The Diocesan Museum is open every day (Mon-Sun) from 14-18.
Currently, the Roman Cryptoporticus can be visited on Thursdays, 10 - 12 (no reservation needed), and on Saturdays, 14-18. Closed on Sundays. The booking for the visit of the Archaeological area of the Cathedral is mandatory and has to bemade at least a day in advance before the actual visit (0444 226400, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
The Palladio Museum opens from Tuesday to Friday, 10-18 for groups (min. 10 pax) and for schools. In both cases, reservation is mandatory. Starting from 5th June 2021, it will be open on Saturdays and Sundays too (10-18) for individual visitors. The booking has to be carried out at least a day before the actual visit.
Torrione di Porta Castello - Fondazione Coppola is open on Fridays 11-18 (last admission 17.20). The booking is mandatory during the weekend, by writing to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Villa Valmarana ai Nani is open every day, Mon to Sun, 10-18.
Starting from 1st May 2021, Villa La Rotonda opens for both exterior and interior visits on Saturdays and Sundays, 10 - 12 and 15 - 18. From June, it will be open on Fridays as well.
Villa Cordellina in Montecchio Maggiore (VI) is open from Tuesday to Sunday with the following opening times:
Tuesday: 9.00-13.00 (max capacity inside the Tiepolo Hall: 7 pax)
Wednesday: 9.00-13.00 15.00-18.00 (max capacity inside the Tiepolo Hall: 7 pax)
Thursday: 9.00-13.00 15.00-18.00 (max capacity inside the Tiepolo Hall: 7 pax)
Friday: 9.00-13.00 (max capacity inside the Tiepolo Hall : 7 pax)
Saturday and Sunday: 9.00-13.00 15.00-18.00 (only with booking by calling 0444 696085 with at least a day in advance).
Villa Caldogno and the Bunker from the Second World War are open on Mondays and Fridays,09 - 12 and 15 - 18. On Saturdays and Sundays, it is mandatoy to book the visit by calling 345 9302084 before 15.00 on Friday.
Villa God Malinverni is open on the following days: Tuesday: 14 -18 (15-19 during summer), Saturday 10 -13, Sunday and public holidays-10-18 ( 19h during summer). Booking is mandatory for group visits.
Villa Pisani Bonetti in Lonigo is always open, even on Mondays, and can be visited with reservation only.
STARTING FROM THE 8TH OF MARCH 2021: MUSEUMS' CLOSURE IN VENETO REGION
In compliance with the Governmental ordinance, the museums and the Olympic Theatre
will reopen only when the Veneto region will be deemed a territory without a high concentration of covid cases.
For further clarifications, please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call +39 0444 964380
