Altavilla Vicentina

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Altavilla Vicentina
Comune di Altavilla Vicentina
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Altavilla Vicentina
Altavilla Vicentina (Veneto)
Coordinates: 45°31′N11°27′E / 45.517°N 11.450°E / 45.517; 11.450 Coordinates: 45°31′N11°27′E / 45.517°N 11.450°E / 45.517; 11.450
Country Italy
Region Veneto
Province Vicenza (VI)
Frazioni Sant'Agostino, Tavernelle, Valmarana
Government
  MayorClaudio Catagini
Area
[1]
  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 zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
36077
Dialing code 0444
Patron saintHoly Reedimer
Website Official website

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

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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References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.