Cultural and recreational activities

Vicenza has approximately 110,000 inhabitants and offers a calm, human-scale urban environment, where students can move around independently and safely.

It is universally known as the “City of Palladio”: the historic center is an open-air museum with 23 Palladian buildings, including the Olimpico Theatre, the Basilica Palladiana, Palazzo Chiericati and Villa La Rotonda.

Since 1994, it has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Vicenza is an ideal destination for groups wishing to combine culture, nature, and science in well-organized, hands-on experiences.

Furthermore, thanks to its location, it is easily connected by public transport to Padua, Verona, Venice, al Lake Garda, ad Asiago e a Bassano del Grappa: perfect destinations for educational activities, museum visits, excursions, and interdisciplinary projects.

An example of a Cultural Program:

Students on the move: discovering in 3 stages

  • Piazza dei Signori: the main square surrounded by historic buildings such as the Palladian Basilica and the Palazzo del Capitaniato
  • Olimpico Theatre: visit to the oldest covered theater in the world, designed by Andrea Palladio
  • Villa La Rotonda: guided tour of the famous villa designed by Palladio
  • Monte Berico: scenic walk with a view over Vicenza from above
  • Verona Arena: visit to the ancient Roman amphitheater
  • Juliet's House: exploration of the famous house linked to the Shakespearean tragedy
  • Erbe Square: stroll through the historic market square
  • Castelvecchio and Scaligero Bridge: visit to the medieval castle and its fortified bridge
  • St. Mark's Square:visit to the famous square and St. Mark's Basilica
  • Rialto Bridge and City Market: walk on the Rialto Bridge and visit to the local market
  • Campo Santa Margherita: outdoor break in a spot popular with students, surrounded by cafés and local eateries
  • Vaporetto Ride: cruise along the Grand Canal to admire the historic palaces

Tour guides: Option to book official guides in various languages for the visits.

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