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Arzignano — Comune — Città di Arzignano
Coat of armsLocation of Arzignano in Italy Coordinates: 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 (13.1 sq mi) Population (31 December 2008) - Total 25,713 - Density 756.3/km2 (1,958.7/sq mi) Demonym Arzignanesi Time zone CET (UTC+1) - Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2) 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.
Categories:- Veneto geography stubs
- Cities and towns in Veneto
- Communes of the Province of Vicenza
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