Altavilla Vicentina | |
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Comune di Altavilla Vicentina | |
Coordinates: 45°31′N 11°27′E / 45.517°N 11.450°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Veneto |
Province | Vicenza (VI) |
Frazioni | Sant'Agostino, Tavernelle, Valmarana |
Government | |
• Mayor | Claudio Catagini |
Area | |
• Total | 16.72 km2 (6.46 sq mi) |
Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) |
Population (30 April 2017)[2] | |
• Total | 12,012 |
• Density | 720/km2 (1,900/sq mi) |
Demonym | Altavillesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 36077 |
Dialing code | 0444 |
Patron saint | Holy 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.