Demonym(s) Thienesi Local time Thursday 10:44 AM | Elevation 147 m (482 ft) | |
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Frazioni Borgo Lampertico, Rozzampia, Santo Weather 20°C, Wind E at 6 km/h, 41% Humidity Points of interest Palazzo Thiene, Palazzo Porto Colleoni, Giardini Del Bosco | ||
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Thiene is a city and comune in the province of Vicenza, in northern Italy, located approximately 75 kilometres (47 mi) west of Venice and 200 kilometres (120 mi) east of Milan.
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Map of Thiene, Province of Vicenza, Italy
The city has an active and lively industrial sector, composed mainly of small to medium-sized companies. It also has one of the top-ranked Italian boardwalks (listed as number 3 of the top 10). Thiene also has a tradition every 24 December to unite its community to sing a song indigenous only to this town.
The Centro Europeo per i Mestieri del Patrimonio is located at Villa Fabris.
This wealthy community has recently been destination of numerous immigrants, primarily from Morocco, Asia and Central Europe.
History
Of ancient Roman origin, it was acquired by the Visconti of Padua in the Middle Ages. Later it was a free commune, and subsequently part of the Republic of Venice.
Economy
At one time Volare Group had its head office in Thiene.
Main sights
Landmarks include: