Vicenza is a city of art with an intense past, in close relationship with its "cousins", Verona and Venice. It is the symbol of Renaissance bourgeoisie but, at the same time, of the gothic strength and medieval roughness. It was under the rule of many Seigniories until 1404, when it was conquered by Venice. In the sixteenth century it lived its golden era. In this period the aristocracy enriched the city with beautiful monuments, thanks to the great architect Andrea Palladio and his disciples in particular. You can appreciate the magnificence of that period simply walking through the city streets.
