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Thiene (Italian: [ˈtjɛːne])[needs Venetian IPA] is a city and comune in the province of Vicenza, in northern Italy, located approximately 75 kilometres (47 mi) west of Venice and 200 kilometres (120 mi) east of Milan. The city has an active and lively industrial sector, composed mainly of small to medium-sized companies.
Thiene | |
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Comune | |
| Comune di Thiene | |
 Place Chilesotti | |
Location of Thiene  | |
  Thiene Location of Thiene in Italy  Thiene Thiene (Veneto) | |
| Coordinates: 45°42′30″N 11°28′40″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Province | Vicenza (VI) |
| Frazioni | Borgo Lampertico, Rozzampia, Santo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Gianantonio Michelusi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.7 km2 (7.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 147 m (482 ft) |
| Population (January 1, 2014)[2] | |
| • Total | 23,927 |
| • Density | 1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Thienesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 36016 |
| Dialing code | 0445 |
| Patron saint | Saint Cajetan of Thiene |
| Saint day | August 7 |
| Website | Official website |
The Centro Europeo per i Mestieri del Patrimonio is located at Villa Fabris.
This wealthy community has recently been the destination of numerous immigrants, primarily from Morocco, Asia and Central Europe.[citation needed]
History
Of ancient Roman origin, it was acquired by the Visconti of Padua in the Middle Ages. Later it was a free commune, and subsequently part of the Republic of Venice.
Economy
Once Volare Group had its head office in Thiene.[3]
Main sights
Landmarks include:
- Palazzo Porto Colleoni Thiene (called The Castle, and also villa), built in the 15th century according to late Venetian-Gothic style. The main façade is characterized by a central portico with mullioned windows flanked by towers with merlons. The interior has frescoes by Giovanni Antonio Fasolo with Giovanni Battista Zelotti.
- Villa Thiene Cornaggia -Gothic architecture palace from the 15th century.
- Villa Beregan Cunico (17th century).
- Duomo -Baroque style Cathedral of Thiene
- San Vincenzo - Romanesque Gothic church dating to 1333; frescoes depicting the life of St Vincent date to 15th century.
- Oratory of the Natività della Vergine - small gothic jewel of a church.
Notable people
- Arturo Ferrarin (1895 - 1941), famous Italian aviator
- Franco Dal Maso (born 1942), retired Italian professional football player
- Davide Rigon (born 1986), Italian racing driver
- Thomas Ceccon (born 2001), Italian swimmer, current world record holder in the long course 100 metre backstroke with a time of 51.60 seconds
References
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- GeoDemo - Istat.it
- "Contact us." Volareweb.com. Retrieved on 8 February 2011. "HEADQUARTER Corso Garibaldi, 186 - 36016 Thiene (VI) - ITALY."
External links
Media related to Thiene at Wikimedia Commons- Official website (in Italian)
- Castle of Thiene
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На других языках
[de] Thiene (Venetien)
Thiene ist eine italienische Gemeinde mit 24.268 Einwohnern (Stand 31. Dezember 2019) in der Provinz Vicenza. Der Ort umfasst eine Fläche von 19,7 km², die Bevölkerungsdichte beträgt 1098 Einw./km². Er liegt etwa 22 km nördlich von Vicenza.- [en] Thiene
[es] Thiene
Thiene es un municipio italiano de 23.171 habitantes[3] de la provincia de Vicenza (región de Véneto).[ru] Тьене
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