Thursday Vicenza

After lunch today we went to Vicenza. This city follows the pattern of many northern cities – development under Imperial Rome, destruction by Attila, Lombard occupation, rule by the Scaligeri family of Verona in the 14th century, then absorption into the Venetian empire in 1404. It is now a wealthy, prosperous place. It’s main claim to tourist fame are the many buildings designed by Andrea Palladio in the 2nd half of the 1500’s. He was a very influential figure in Western architecture.

Getting there was a bit tiresome. There was rather more waiting around than usual because of a cancelled train. The next one was a slow train, stopping all stops. This meant that we did not get there in time to see the main sight – the Teatro Olimpico.. We did have an enjoyable time walking around the streets , looking at the buildings and piazzas. The mascarpone, fig and caramel gelato was delicious.