Altavilla Vicentina
| Altavilla Vicentina | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Altavilla Vicentina | ||
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 Altavilla Vicentina
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| Coordinates: 45°31′N 11°27′E / 45.517°N 11.450°ECoordinates: 45°31′N 11°27′E / 45.517°N 11.450°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Veneto | |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Vicenza (VI) | |
| Frazioni | Sant'Agostino, Tavernelle, Valmarana | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Claudio Catagini | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 16.63 km2 (6.42 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) | |
| Population (2006) | ||
| • Total | 10,807 | |
| • Density | 650/km2 (1,700/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Altavillesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 36077 | |
| Dialing code | 0444 | |
| Patron saint | Holy Reedimer | |
| Website | Official website | |
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.
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