Altavilla Vicentina | |
Official Name: | Comune di Altavilla Vicentina |
Coordinates: | 45.5167°N 38°W |
Region: | Veneto |
Province: | Vicenza (VI) |
Frazioni: | Sant'Agostino, Tavernelle, Valmarana |
Mayor: | Claudio Catagini |
Area Total Km2: | 16.72 |
Population Total: | 12012 |
Population As Of: | 30 April 2017 |
Population Demonym: | Altavillesi |
Elevation M: | 45 |
Saint: | Holy Reedimer |
Postal Code: | 36077 |
Area Code: | 0444 |
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.