Creazzo

Creazzo is a town and comune in the province of Vicenza, Veneto, Italy. Creazzo is famous for its architecture, cheese, and broccolo fiolaro (a local variety of cabbage).

Creazzo
Comune di Creazzo
Location of Creazzo
Creazzo
Location of Creazzo in Italy
Creazzo
Creazzo (Veneto)
Coordinates: 45°32′N 11°29′E
CountryItaly
RegionVeneto
ProvinceVicenza (VI)
FrazioniOlmo
Government
  MayorStefano Giacomin
Area
  Total10 km2 (4 sq mi)
Highest elevation
200 m (700 ft)
Lowest elevation
33 m (108 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2006)[2]
  Total10,880
  Density1,100/km2 (2,800/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Creatini
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
36051
Dialing code0444
Patron saintSts. Mark, Nicholas and Ulderic
WebsiteOfficial website

The Battle of Creazzo was fought here in 1513 between the Republic of Venice and the combined force of Spain and the Holy Roman Empire.

One major employer is Mecc Alte S.p.A., a manufacturer of alternators and generators.



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