Altavilla Vicentina is a town and comune in the province of Vicenza, Veneto, northern Italy. It is located southwest of Vicenza.

Altavilla Vicentina
Comune di Altavilla Vicentina
Coat of arms of Altavilla Vicentina
Location of Altavilla Vicentina
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Altavilla Vicentina is located in Italy
Altavilla Vicentina
Altavilla Vicentina
Location of Altavilla Vicentina in Italy
Altavilla Vicentina is located in Veneto
Altavilla Vicentina
Altavilla Vicentina
Altavilla Vicentina (Veneto)
Coordinates: 45°31′N 11°27′E / 45.517°N 11.450°E / 45.517; 11.450
CountryItaly
RegionVeneto
ProvinceVicenza (VI)
FrazioniSant'Agostino, Tavernelle, Valmarana
Government
 • MayorClaudio Catagini
Area
 • Total16.72 km2 (6.46 sq mi)
Elevation
45 m (148 ft)
Population
 (30 April 2017)[2]
 • Total12,012
 • Density720/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
DemonymAltavillesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
36077
Dialing code0444
Patron saintHoly Reedimer
WebsiteOfficial website

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.

References

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  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
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