Thiene () is a city and comune in the province of Vicenza, in northern Italy, located approximately west of Venice and east of Milan.
The city has an active and lively industrial sector, composed mainly of small to medium-sized companies.
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.
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.
[" Contact us." Volareweb.com. Retrieved on 8 February 2011. "HEADQUARTER Corso Garibaldi, 186 - 36016 Thiene (VI) - ITALY."]
Main sights
Landmarks include:
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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 . The interior has frescoes by Giovanni Antonio Fasolo with Giovanni Battista Zelotti.
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Villa Thiene Cornaggia -Gothic architecture palace from the 15th century.
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Villa Beregan Cunico (17th century).
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Duomo -Baroque style Cathedral of Thiene
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San Vincenzo - Romanesque Gothic church dating to 1333; frescoes depicting the life of St Vincent date to 15th century.
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Oratory of the Natività della Vergine - small gothic jewel of a church.
Notable people
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