Villa Vicentina: Borghi, Santa Maria and History
Accommodation in Villa Vicentina
Villa Vicentina with several Borghi
Villa Vicentina is not a single compact town center, but consists of several Borghi located a few kilometers apart. For your planning, it therefore makes sense to view the town as a combination of several settlement areas. If you are looking for a hotel in Villa Vicentina, you should take the respective Borgo and the focus of your days into account. Without reducing Villa Vicentina to a single center.
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Santa Maria and Baroque architecture
A prominent historical point of reference is the parish church of Santa Maria. It was built between 1660 and 1680 on the site of an earlier building. Its features include a Baroque portal by Giovanni Pacassi. The church therefore combines a clearly dated construction history with a specific architectural detail. Those interested in Italian ecclesiastical buildings, local architectural forms and the development of historic places will find a clearly defined aspect of Villa Vicentina here.
Borghi with different historical connections
Borgo Pacco is associated with the ancient Villa Asiola dating from 1174. The name therefore points to a very early historical connection. Borgo Sandrigo, on the other hand, is historically associated with livestock farming as well as with the production of bricks and roof tiles. This production was facilitated by the area's clay-rich soil. These two Borghi reveal different traces of the town's history: on the one hand, a connection to an ancient villa; on the other, the link between agriculture, craftsmanship and the natural properties of the soil.
Villa Baciocchi and Elisa Baciocchi
At the beginning of the 19th century, Elisa Baciocchi, Napoleon Bonaparte's sister, expanded her estate and included Villa Baciocchi in it. For visitors who like to explore places through specific people, buildings and periods, Villa Baciocchi is therefore one of the important historical names associated with Villa Vicentina.
Ancient site, castle and museum in the surrounding area
The Roncolon site, associated with an ancient site, is located in the surrounding area of Villa Vicentina. Castello di Saciletto, one of the castles, is also located nearby. The Museo Paleocristiano nazionale is likewise in the surrounding area and is one of the museums. These three destinations represent different forms of cultural orientation: Roncolon as an ancient archaeological site, Saciletto as a castle, and the Museo Paleocristiano nazionale as a museum experience. No specific opening hours or access conditions are implied by this, and they should not be inferred from the place names.
Library and reading sessions
The Biblioteca comunale di Villa Vicentina is a public reading service and belongs to the InBiblio library system. The library regularly organizes reading sessions under the name “Ora delle Storie”. These sessions are led by volunteers and/or professional staff. This literary focus can be an interesting complement to churches, Borghi, historic buildings and museums if you would like to get to know a place through its everyday culture as well as through its older buildings.
Borgo Candelettis and the term “canèla”
The name Borgo Candelettis also has a regional linguistic and landscape connection. It is associated with the Venetian term “canèla” for reeds. Reeds grow in ditches and may occur near the lagoon.
Further places for planning your trip
For further trip planning, you can also visit Cervignano Del Friuli, Passariano, Ragogna, Pontebba, Teor, Venzone, Tavagnacco and Aiello del Friuli.
For the overview of the wider region: Udine.
