Altavilla Vicentina

Altavilla Vicentina is a town and comune in the province of Vicenza, Veneto, northern Italy. It is located southwest of Vicenza.

Altavilla Vicentina
Comune di Altavilla Vicentina
Coat of arms
Location of Altavilla Vicentina
Altavilla Vicentina
Location of Altavilla Vicentina in Italy
Altavilla Vicentina
Altavilla Vicentina (Veneto)
Coordinates: 45°31′N 11°27′E
CountryItaly
RegionVeneto
ProvinceVicenza (VI)
FrazioniSant'Agostino, Tavernelle, Valmarana
Government
  MayorClaudio Catagini
Area
  Total16.72 km2 (6.46 sq mi)
Elevation
45 m (148 ft)
Population
 (30 April 2017)[2]
  Total12,012
  Density720/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Altavillesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
36077
Dialing code0444
Patron saintHoly Reedimer
WebsiteOfficial website

The town originates from a castle (Rocca) built in the Middle Ages over a hill at the feet of the Colli Berici, and now in ruins.

In the communal territory is the Villa Morosini, a picturesque Venetian villa. It was built in 1724 by architect Moroni for count Benedetto Valmarana.




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