Arzignano
Arzignano is an industrial town and comune in the province of Vicenza, Veneto, Italy. It is located c. 23 km from Vicenza, in the Valle del Chiampo.
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| Coordinates: 45°31′N 11°20′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Province | Vicenza (VI) |
| Frazioni | Costo, Pugnello, Castello, Restena, San Bortolo, San Zenone, Tezze |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Alessia Pasetto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34 km2 (13 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 118 m (387 ft) |
| Population (30 April 2017)[2] | |
| • Total | 25,642 |
| • Density | 750/km2 (2,000/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Arzignanesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 36071 |
| Dialing code | 0444 |
| Patron saint | Ognissanti |
| Saint day | November 1 |
| Website | Official website |
History
In 1413, during a campaign of King Sigismund of Hungary against the Republic of Venice, its castle was besieged by Hungarian troops under Pippo Spano.
Main sights
- Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie, built after the plague of 1485.
- Church of Sant'Agata di Tezze, originating in the early 15th century in the site of a pre-existing chapel.
Sport
The main club of the city, Arzignano Valchiampo, currently plays in Serie C.
Notable people
- Achille Beltrame, painter and illustrator
- Marzia Kjellberg, former YouTube personality, fashion designer, and wife of PewDiePie
- Armando Castagna, former international motorcycle speedway rider
- Filippo Dani, footballer for Arzignano Valchiampo on loan from Juventus
- Angelo Furlan, former professional road bicycle racer
- Alessandra Galiotto, Olympian and sprint canoer
- Luca Ghiotto, racing driver currently competing in Formula 2 for UNI-Virtuosi Racing
- Giuseppe Marzotto, former international motorcycle speedway rider
- Stefano Mazzocco, footballer for Pavia
- Paolo Negro, retired football player and manager
- Mattia Sandrini, footballer for Real Vicenza on loan from Parma
- Andrea Tecchio, footballer for Rovigo Calcio on loan from L.R. Vicenza Virtus
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References
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
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