Province of Vicenza, Administrative province in Veneto, Italy
The Province of Vicenza is an administrative division in Veneto that stretches between Monte Berico and the River Bacchiglione over gently rolling hills with valleys and mountain ridges. It includes both densely populated industrial zones and forested plateaus in the north that invite hiking and exploration.
The area was settled by the Romans in the 2nd century BC and developed into an important hub for trade and crafts. During the Middle Ages its importance grew through wool production and quarries, later the Renaissance shaped the region's appearance with Palladian constructions.
The name Vicenza comes from the Latin Vicetia, which once referred to the Roman origins of the area. Today visitors recognize the influence of architect Andrea Palladio through the many villas and squares that shape the townscape and surrounding villages.
Most towns lie along regional roads and rail lines that provide good connections and make traveling between communities easier. Those who want to visit rural areas and smaller villages should use a car or plan for longer waiting times with public transport.
In the northern mountains lie the Seven Municipalities, a plateau with traces of the German language that goes back to Bavarian settlers who arrived during the Middle Ages. Today some family names and old inscriptions still recall this Germanic past, which remains visible in the region.
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