Vicenza is a captivating city in the Veneto region of northeast Italy, the capital of the province with the same name (Vicenza). It is located at the base of Monte Berico, a hill to the south with a Roman Catholic shrine on top that overlooks the city.

Vicenza, Italy, is best known as the epicenter of Palladian architecture (both for the well-preserved buildings in the historic center and the villas in the countryside), for the city’s long history and traditions in crafting gold, and for its wine production.