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Arzignano

Coordinates: 45°31′N 11°20′E / 45.517°N 11.333°E / 45.517; 11.333
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Arzignano
Città di Arzignano
Coat of arms of Arzignano
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Arzignano is located in Italy
Arzignano
Arzignano
Location of Arzignano in Italy
Arzignano is located in Veneto
Arzignano
Arzignano
Arzignano (Veneto)
Coordinates: 45°31′N 11°20′E / 45.517°N 11.333°E / 45.517; 11.333
CountryItaly
RegionVeneto
ProvinceVicenza (VI)
FrazioniCosto, Pugnello, Castello, Restena, San Bortolo, San Zenone, Tezze
Government
 • MayorAlessia Bevilacqua
Area
 • Total34 km2 (13 sq mi)
Elevation
118 m (387 ft)
Population
 (30 April 2017)[2]
 • Total25,642
 • Density750/km2 (2,000/sq mi)
DemonymArzignanesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
36071
Dialing code0444
Patron saintOgnissanti
Saint dayNovember 1
WebsiteOfficial website

Arzignano is an industrial town and comune in the Province of Vicenza in Veneto, Italy. It is located c. 23 kilometres (14 mi) from Vicenza, in the Valle del Chiampo.

History

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In 1413, during a campaign of King Sigismund of Hungary against the Republic of Venice, its castle was besieged by Hungarian troops under Pippo Spano.

Main sights

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  • Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie, built after the plague of 1485.
  • Church of Sant'Agata di Tezze, originating in the early 15th century on the site of a chapel.

Sport

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The main club of the city, Arzignano Valchiampo, currently plays in Serie C.

Notable people

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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.