Diocesan Museum of Vicenza

The Diocesan Museum of Vicenza occupies a neoclassical building on Cathedral Square and displays religious artworks from the region. Its collections span from early Christian stone carvings to paintings from the Renaissance and later periods.

A medieval bishop's residence once stood on this site until the early 1800s, when it was replaced by the current neoclassical structure. The space became a museum in 2005, opening the region's sacred art collections to the public.

The building was originally the bishop's residence and continues to shape the character of the cathedral square. Visitors can observe how religious authority was expressed through the architecture and spatial organization of this important civic space.

The museum sits beside the cathedral on a pedestrian square in the heart of the city center. The surrounding area offers easy access to other religious buildings and historical sites within walking distance.

Beyond the local religious artworks, the collection includes ethnographic pieces from sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and Latin America that visitors might not expect to find here. A bishop acquired these items during his travels and later donated them to create an unusual cross-cultural dialogue.

Location: Vicenza

Inception: 2005

Founders: Pietro Giacomo Nonis

Official opening: 2005

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00

Phone: +390444226400

Email: museo@vicenza.chiesacattolica.it

Website: http://museodiocesanovicenza.it

GPS coordinates: 45.54579,11.54345

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:48