Looking for a unique way to experience the natural beauty of Vicenza? A guided Vicenza walking tour, which will take you on a journey through the city’s gorgeous parks. While Vicenza is famous for its Renaissance architecture, including the Basilica Palladiana, the Olympic Theater, the city’s green spaces are equally impressive and offer a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of city life. Join us on this Vicenza guided walking tour to explore the stunning parks and discover the tranquil oases that lie in the heart of this cultural hub.
Vicenza Walking Tour to Querini Park
Querini Park, one of the city’s main historic parks, was originally part of Villa Capra-Querini and has been owned by the City of Vicenza since 1969. The park features a majestic tree-lined avenue adorned with statues, vases, and obelisks depicting mythological and allegorical figures, including works by Orazio Marinali, Angelo de Putti, and Antonio Gai. The avenue leads to a privately-owned villa, connected to a pond surrounding a small island on which stands a circular temple designed by Antonio Piovene. The park is a delightful place to stroll through paths rich in vegetation.
Vicenza Walking Tour to Salvi Park
Another beautiful historic park is Giardino Salvi, located at the west end of Corso Palladio. The gardens were previously owned by the Valmarana family and became municipal property in 1907. The gardens feature two loggias, including the 16th-century Valmarana loggia overlooking a small waterway that once protected the city walls. The gardens are a popular meeting place for Vicenza residents and travelers alike!
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Vicenza Walking Tour to Villa Fracanzan Piovene
Villa Fracanzan Piovene, another impressive 16th-century park, is located at the west end of Corso Palladio. The villa and park were also owned by the Valmarana family and became municipal property in 1907. The park is a superb example of Renaissance architecture in the area, featuring fountains, statues, pergolas, and a large Italian-style lawn. The park is also home to a variety of plants, including lindens, cedars, plane trees, and elms. Exquisite lodges and paths surrounded by nature can be admired here.
Vicenza Walking Tour to Oasi degli Stagni Casale (Ponds Oasis)
For those seeking an immersive experience in nature, Casale pond area is perfect. Located just outside the city, the oasis offers a visitor center, rest and recreation areas, observation points along a nature trail, huts, and a wooden walkway. The oasis is also home to an educational pond, arboretum, forest with species identification tags, avifauna ringing station, educational panels, and a watchtower for birdwatching. The pond area is ideal for school groups and provides a fun and educational way to explore the wonders of the natural world.
