East of Verona lies the city of Vicenza which carries on the legacy of Andrea Palladio, the architect who influenced the design of the White House in Washington DC. During the 16th Century, Palladio transformed the city of Vicenza by building many famous palazzi that are still visited today, and the work that he produced led him to become famous all over the world. Some of the monuments included the Olympic Theater, the Palladian Basilica and Palazzo Chiericati.
The Olympic Theater of Vicenza is considered the oldest covered masonry theater in the world and hosts classical musical reviews, concerts of the Vicenza Jazz Festival and more. Located not far away, in Piazza dei Signori, is the Palladian Basilica which is the symbol of the city and a building that will leave visitors speechless. Palladio redesigned the Palazzo della Regione creating a piece that combined the already Gothic style with Renaissance and was renamed to Palladian Basilica.
There are a lot of different museums, gardens and monuments to see while visiting Vicenza. More spots to check out include Parco Querini, Salvi Gardens, Palladio Museum and the Temple of San Lorenzo. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of sights and see how big of an impact Andrea Palladio had on the city of Vicenza.
