Duomo

Vicenza


Designed by Lorenzo di Bologna, construction of Vicenza's cathedral began in the late 15th century. In the mid-16th century, Andrea Palladio added his own touches to the incomplete building, most notably the cupola, inspired by the dome of the Pantheon in Rome. Aside from the pink-hued facade, the clean-cut cathedral you see today is a 20th-century reconstruction, the building having been heavily bombed during WWII.


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Nearby Vicenza attractions

1. Roman Criptoportico

0.05 MILES

Six metres below modern Vicenza lies one of the city's lesser-known historical treasures – a 1st-century Roman cryptoportico. Discovered during postwar…

2. Loggia del Capitaniato

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This is one of the few Palladio palaces not strictly open to the public, though as it is the seat of the town council, you can in theory take a sneaky…

3. Piazza dei Signori

0.13 MILES

The heart of historic Vicenza is Piazza dei Signori, where Palladio lightens the mood of government buildings with his trademark play of light and shadow…

4. Museo del Gioiello

0.14 MILES

Vicenza's expertise in jewellery dates back to 600 BC when the Vicentini were crafting clothing fasteners, called fibula. This museum celebrates that…

5. Basilica Palladiana

0.15 MILES

Now a venue for world-class exhibitions, the Palladian Basilica is capped with an enormous copper dome reminiscent of the hull of a ship. The building,…

6. Palladio Museum

0.18 MILES

To better understand architect Andrea Palladio and his legacy, explore the frescoed halls of this modern museum. Artefacts include historical copies of…

7. Chiesa di San Lorenzo

0.18 MILES

This 13th-century Gothic church was built by the Franciscans. Its finest feature is the marble portal. The interior is rather spartan.

8. Chiesa di Santa Corona

0.29 MILES

Built by the Dominicans in 1261 to house a relic from Christ’s crown of thorns donated to the bishop of Vicenza by Louis IX of France, this Romanesque…

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