Thiene (Italian: [ˈtjɛːne])[needs Venetian IPA] is a city and comune in the province of Vicenza, in northern Italy, located approximately 75 kilometres (47 mi) west of Venice and 200 kilometres (120 mi) east of Milan.
Thiene | |
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| Comune di Thiene | |
 Place Chilesotti | |
Location of Thiene  | |
  Thiene Location of Thiene in Italy  Thiene Thiene (Veneto) | |
| Coordinates: 45°42′30″N 11°28′40″E / 45.70833°N 11.47778°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Province | Vicenza (VI) |
| Frazioni | Borgo Lampertico, Rozzampia, Santo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Gianantonio Michelusi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.7 km2 (7.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 147 m (482 ft) |
| Population (January 1, 2014)[2] | |
| • Total | 23,927 |
| • Density | 1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Thienesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 36016 |
| Dialing code | 0445 |
| Patron saint | Saint Cajetan of Thiene |
| Saint day | August 7 |
| Website | Official website |
The city has an active and lively industrial sector, composed mainly of small to medium-sized companies.
The Centro Europeo per i Mestieri del Patrimonio is located at Villa Fabris.
This wealthy community has recently been the destination of numerous immigrants, primarily from Morocco, Asia and Central Europe.[citation needed]
History
editOf ancient Roman origin, it was acquired by the Visconti of Padua in the Middle Ages. Later it was a free commune, and subsequently part of the Republic of Venice.
Economy
editOnce Volare Group had its head office in Thiene.[3]
Main sights
editLandmarks include:
- Palazzo Porto Colleoni Thiene (called The Castle, and also villa), built in the 15th century according to late Venetian-Gothic style. The main façade is characterized by a central portico with mullioned windows flanked by towers with merlons. The interior has frescoes by Giovanni Antonio Fasolo with Giovanni Battista Zelotti.
- Villa Thiene Cornaggia -Gothic architecture palace from the 15th century.
- Villa Beregan Cunico (17th century).
- Duomo -Baroque style Cathedral of Thiene
- San Vincenzo - Romanesque Gothic church dating to 1333; frescoes depicting the life of St Vincent date to 15th century.
- Oratory of the Natività della Vergine - small gothic jewel of a church.
Notable people
edit- Arturo Ferrarin (1895 - 1941), famous Italian aviator
- Franco Dal Maso (born 1942), retired Italian professional football player
- Davide Rigon (born 1986), Italian racing driver
- Thomas Ceccon (born 2001), Italian swimmer, current world record holder in the long course 100 metre backstroke with a time of 51.60 seconds
References
edit- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ GeoDemo - Istat.it
- ^ "Contact us." Volareweb.com. Retrieved on 8 February 2011. "HEADQUARTER Corso Garibaldi, 186 - 36016 Thiene (VI) - ITALY."
External links
edit
Media related to Thiene at Wikimedia Commons- Official website (in Italian)
- Castle of Thiene
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