Vicenza, Italy is a city renowned for its wealth of palaces and residences, which reflect the diverse artistic, architectural, and urban phases of its history. These structures are particularly associated with the work of the 16th-century architect Andrea Palladio.

This page provides an alphabetical list of Vicenza's civic buildings. It includes: Identification of each building, including its precise name, address, and geographic coordinates. Brief historical and artistic details. Indication of buildings no longer extant (in italics).

UNESCO World Heritage designation In 1994, 23 Palladian monuments in the historic centre of Vicenza (along with three Palladian villas in the suburbs) were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List under the designation "Vicenza, City of Palladio". Of these 23 buildings, 16 are palaces, while the remaining seven are: the Arco delle Scalette, the Teatro Olimpico, the Loggia Valmarana in the Giardini Salvi, the dome and north portal of the Cathedral, the Church of Santa Maria Nova, and the Valmarana Chapel in the Church of Santa Corona.

The 16 palaces are: Basilica Palladiana Palazzo Barbaran da Porto Palazzo del Capitaniato or Palazzo del Capitanio Palazzetto Capra sul Corso, incorporated into Palazzo Piovini Palazzo Chiericati (housing the civic art gallery) Palazzo Civena Trissino (now the Eretenia clinic) Casa Cogollo, known as Casa del Palladio Palazzo da Monte, now Migliorini Palazzo Garzadori, now Bortolan Palazzo Porto Festa Palazzo Porto Breganze (now the headquarters of Telecom Italia) Palazzo Pojana Palazzo Schio Palazzo Thiene Bonin Longare (now the headquarters of Confindustria Vicenza) Palazzo Thiene (historic headquarters of the Banca Popolare di Vicenza) Palazzo Valmarana

A Palazzo Alidosio Conti, at Corso Palladio 102–104, adjacent to the left of Palazzo Trissino Baston, extending its portico. Vicenza's earliest Renaissance palace. The structure of the building and the style of the moldings suggest that it was built in the late 15th century, influenced by Lorenzo da Bologna. It passed from the Alidosio to the Conti family in the early 16th century. The first and second floors now house municipal offices, internally connected to Palazzo Trissino. Palazzo Angiolello, in Piazzetta Duomo, at the corner of Contrà Vescovado, a late 16th-century building in the Scamozzian style, destroyed by bombings on 14 May 1944. Palazzo Anti, at Contrà Vescovado 18.

Angaran palaces

The Angaran were a noble Vicentine family whose medieval estates centred around Angarano (now a suburb of Bassano del Grappa), from which they took their name. They joined the Venetian patriciate in 1655 after paying 100,000 ducats to fund the Cretan War.

Palazzo Angaran, in Piazza XX Settembre, opposite Ponte degli Angeli, at the corner of Contrà Torretti and Contrà Santa Lucia (formerly Borgo di San Pietro, now Borgo Santa Lucia). Built around 1480 for the Magrè family, possibly designed by Tommaso Formenton; faithfully rebuilt between 1921 and 1934. A fine example of early Renaissance architecture, it is the only palace in Vicenza with two facades on a continuous portico. Palazzo Angaran, at Contrà San Marco 39 → Palazzo Schio Vaccari Lioy Angaran. Palazzo Angaran alle Fontanelle, designed in the early 18th century by Francesco Muttoni in Contrà delle Fontanelle (now Via IV Novembre, Borgo di San Pietro), no longer extant. A typical example of minor Venetian architecture from the second half of the 18th century.

Arnaldi palaces

The Arnaldi were a noble Vicentine family, admitted to the Venetian patriciate and counted among the so-called Case fatte per soldo (houses made for money). They owned palaces in the city from the 15th to the 19th centuries.

Palazzo Arnaldi, at Contrà Pasini 14 → Palazzo Godi Arnaldi Segala, now Bertevello. Palazzo Arnaldi Tretti, now Piccoli, at Contrà Pasini 16, adjacent to the former. Built in the last quarter of the 15th century (with evidence of Lorenzo da Bologna's involvement), it features a refined Renaissance facade with a red marble portal, diamond-pattern cladding, and mouldings in red Nanto stone. Palazzo Arnaldi Della Torre, at Contrà Santi Apostoli. Construction, attributed to Giandomenico Scamozzi, began in 1574; its neoclassical facade overlooks a spacious courtyard. Palazzo Arnaldi Piovene, at Contrà Zanella → Palazzo Sesso Piovene. Palazzo Arnaldi, at Contrà San Paolo 13 → Palazzo Bissari Arnaldi. Palazzetto Arnaldi, at Contrà del Pozzetto 5 → Palazzetto Chiericati Arnaldi.

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Palazzetto Balzafiori, at Piazza Matteotti 16. An early 19th-century building by David Rossi. Palazzo Barbaran da Porto, at Contrà Porti 11. Built in Vicenza between 1570 and 1575 by architect Andrea Palladio. It currently houses the Centro Internazionale di Studi di Architettura Andrea Palladio (CISA) and the Palladio Museum. Palazzo Barbieri, in Borgo Porta Nova. Constructed in 1799 by Carlo Barrera. Palazzo Barbieri Vajenti Piovene Cicogna, at Contrà San Marco 41. Built in the 17th century by Giacomo Borella; its entrance portal is crowned by an ornate Baroque balcony flanked by neoclassical windows. Basilica Palladiana, in Piazza dei Signori. Andrea Palladio redesigned the Palazzo della Ragione, adding iconic white marble loggias with Serlian windows to the pre-existing Gothic structure. Once the seat of Vicenza's public magistrates, it now hosts multiple exhibition spaces for art and architecture displays. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994.

Bissari buildings The Bissari were a prominent family in Vicenza from the 13th to the 19th century, when their influence waned. They governed several fiefs and estates, notably the fief of Costa Fabrica, now Costabissara.

Palazzo Bissari Malvezzi, in Corso Palladio. Renovated by Camillo Bissari in 1696, its attribution is uncertain. Palazzo Bissari, now a large condominium, rebuilt after World War II bombings on the site of the Bissari's 16th-century residence; entrance at Contrà Vescovado 6. Palazzo Bissari Arnaldi, at Contrà San Paolo 13. Commissioned by the Bissari in the late 15th century in Renaissance style (the fine portal remains), with 16th-century modifications; sold to the Arnaldi family in 1584. The humanist Enea Arnaldi died here. See also Torre Bissara, or Torre di Piazza, in Piazza dei Signori.

Palazzo Bollina Sola, at Contrà Canove. An early 18th-century building. Palazzo Bonin, at Contrà Lodi (Borgo Porta Nova). Palazzo Braghetta Pagello, in Corso Palladio. Built in 1780 by Ottavio Bertotti Scamozzi. Palazzo Braschi, also known as Casino dei Nobili or Casino Vecchio, in Corso Palladio. A late Gothic stately residence, partially rebuilt after bombing in 1945.

Breganze palaces Palazzetto Breganze, at Contrà Porti 5–7. A mid-16th-century building. Palazzo Breganze, at Contrà Porti 17 → Palazzo da Porto Breganze. Palazzo Breganze in Piazza Castello → Palazzo da Porto Breganze in Piazza Castello. Palazzo Breganze, opposite Porton del Luzo → Palazzo Pigafetta Breganze.

Palazzo Brusarosco Gallo, at Contrà Porta Santa Croce 3 (Borgo Porta Nova). A 19th-century building, partially restored by architect Carlo Scarpa, who designed Casa Gallo on the top floor. It houses the international Library La Vigna – Centre for Culture and Rural Civilisation.

C Ca' d’Oro → Palazzo Caldogno Dal Toso Franceschini da Schio, known as Ca' d’Oro

Caldogno palaces

The Caldogno were a noble Vicentine family tied to the municipality of Caldogno in the Province of Vicenza, branching into various lines. At the height of their prominence, they maintained their primary residence in Vicenza and owned numerous properties across the Vicentine region.

Palazzo Caldogno Dal Toso Franceschini da Schio, known as Ca' d’Oro, at Corso Palladio 147, corner of Contrà San Gaetano Thiene. Built in the 14th century by the Caldogno family and completed in late Gothic style around 1477 by the Dal Toso family, who expanded it at the rear and finished the courtyard around 1500. The ground floor was remodelled by Lorenzo da Bologna, who crafted the elaborate portal; the atrium and interiors were renovated in the late 18th century. Destroyed by World War II bombings and subsequently rebuilt. Palazzo Caldogno Tecchio, in Corso Fogazzaro. One of the city's most opulent buildings, constructed in the mid-16th century and entirely rebuilt after World War II, it now serves as the Chamber of Commerce. Palazzo Caldogno Curti, at Contrà Riale. Extensively remodelled in the 18th century, now in a state of disrepair. Case Caldogno, demolished, on the site now occupied by Palazzo Loschi Zileri Dal Verme, in Corso Palladio.

Palazzo del Capitaniato, also known as Palazzo del Capitanio or Loggia Bernarda, in Piazza dei Signori. Designed in 1565 by Andrea Palladio, built between 1571 and 1572. Decorated externally by Lorenzo Rubini, with interior paintings by Giovanni Antonio Fasolo. It currently houses the city's municipal council.

Capra palaces

The Capra were an ancient family belonging to Vicenza's Noble Council. The family's progenitor, Enrico Capra, made significant land acquisitions in the Vicentine territory of Carrè in the early 11th century.

Palazzo Capra, an 18th-century building, in Piazzetta Santo Stefano, corner of Stradella Santo Stefano. Adapted from a pre-existing structure in the mid-18th century and modified in the early 20th century to serve as the Post and Telegraph Office. Palazzo Capra Clementi, in Corso Palladio, corner of Stradella San Marcello. An early Vicentine Renaissance building. Palazzo Capra Conti, a 17th-century building, in Contrà Santo Stefano, corner of Stradella Santa Corona. Constructed in the early 17th century, possibly by Ottavio Bruto Revese. Palazzo Capra Querini Rezzara, at Contrà San Marco 36–38. Featuring a long, plain facade originally adorned with frescoes. Beyond the palace, crossing a stone bridge over the Astichello, lies Parco Querini, which served as the palace's garden. Acquired by the Rezzara counts, the park was opened to the public in 1971 after prolonged disputes over its use. Palazzetto Capra sul Corso, in Corso Palladio. Designed by Andrea Palladio, now incorporated into the side of Palazzo Piovini. It is included in the list of Vicenza's 23 Palladian monuments. Palazzetto Capra Lampertico, in Corso Palladio, adjacent to Palazzo Lampertico. Designed by Ottone Calderari and built posthumously in the early 19th century. Palazzo Capra in Piazzetta Santo Stefano → Palazzo Sale Capra.

Casa Chemello, at Contrà Lioy, no longer extant. Palazzo Chiericati, in Piazza Matteotti. A Renaissance building, designed in 1550 as a noble residence for the Chiericati counts by Andrea Palladio and constructed from 1551, completed only at the end of the 17th century. It has housed the civic museum since 1855 and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994. Palazzetto Chiericati Arnaldi, at Contrà Pozzetto 5. A late 16th-century building, replicating the facade scheme of Palazzo Trissino. Palazzo Civena Trissino, at Viale Eretenio (Eretenia clinic). Built in 1540 for the brothers Giovanni Giacomo, Pier Antonio, Vincenzo, and Francesco Civena by Palladio, it is his first city palace. Later it became the residence of the Trissino dal Vello d’Oro counts, who had it significantly expanded by Domenico Cerato, adding lateral wings. It is among the Palladian monuments designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Palazzo Cividale, in Corso Fogazzaro. Constructed in 1582 and attributed to Vincenzo Scamozzi. Palazzo Colonnese, at Contrà Santa Barbara. A Gothic-style building, remodelled in the late 15th century. Palazzetto Colzè Trissino, in Corso Palladio. A Gothic-style building, remodelled in the late 15th century. Palazzetto Conti, at Stradella Santa Corona. Typical of the late 15th century, partially destroyed by 1944 bombings.

Palazzo Cordellina, at Contrà Riale.