Arzignano
| Arzignano | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comune | ||
| Città di Arzignano | ||
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  Arzignano Location of Arzignano in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 45°31′N 11°20′E / 45.517°N 11.333°ECoordinates: 45°31′N 11°20′E / 45.517°N 11.333°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Veneto | |
| Province | Vicenza (VI) | |
| Frazioni | Costo, Pugnello, Castello, Restena, San Bortolo, San Zenone, Tezze | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Giorgio Gentilin | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 34 km2 (13 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 118 m (387 ft) | |
| Population (30 April 2017) | ||
| • Total | 25,642 | |
| • Density | 750/km2 (2,000/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Arzignanesi | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code | 36071 | |
| Dialing code | 0444 | |
| Patron saint | Ognissanti | |
| Saint day | November 1 | |
| Website | Official website | |
Arzignano is an industrial town and comune in the province of Vicenza, Veneto, Italy. It is located c. 23 km from Vicenza, in the Valle del Chiampo.
History
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
- Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie, built after the plague of 1485.
- Church of Sant'Agata di Tezze, originating in the early 15th century in the site of a pre-existing chapel.
Sport
The main club of the city, Arzignano Valchiampo, currently plays in Serie D.
References
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