Altavilla Vicentina

Altavilla Vicentina
Comune
Comune di Altavilla Vicentina

Coat of arms
Altavilla Vicentina

Location of Altavilla Vicentina in Italy

Coordinates: 45°31′N 11°27′E / 45.517°N 11.450°E / 45.517; 11.450Coordinates: 45°31′N 11°27′E / 45.517°N 11.450°E / 45.517; 11.450
Country Italy
Region Veneto
Province / Metropolitan city Vicenza (VI)
Frazioni Sant'Agostino, Tavernelle, Valmarana
Government
  Mayor Claudio Catagini
Area
  Total 16.63 km2 (6.42 sq mi)
Elevation 45 m (148 ft)
Population (2006)
  Total 10,807
  Density 650/km2 (1,700/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Altavillesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
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.

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