Places and Activities

Thiene

The city that saw the birth of Poliambulatori San Gaetano.
Thiene has Roman origins, confirmed by some archaeological finds – recently unearthed – of a rustic building that prove its existence as early as the 2nd century AD. However, the first written document in which the town’s name appears dates back to the Middle Ages (1152). In 1166 it became a free commune, only to be occupied in succession by the ruling families of the Ezzelini, Scaligeri, and Visconti.
There are buildings of architectural and historical value, such as the Cathedral or the Church of San Vincenzo.

The city became an important commercial center between the plain and the plateau.
From the mid-1800s, Thiene also became an important industrial center, especially in the textile industry, spinning mills, hat factories, and shoe factories.

Thiene has always been a first-rate commercial center and landmark of great importance in the upper Vicenza area.

Venice

Who does not know the lagoon city of Venice?
One of the pearls of the Veneto and the world: needless to list what there is to see, the city as a whole is a unique architectural and artistic heritage.
From the area where Poliambulatori San Gaetano is located, it is easy to reach via highway, arriving conveniently at the Piazzale Roma area. From there one can move on foot or by boat, thanks to the extensive network of urban transportation.

A visit to Pizza San Marco, the Rialto Bridge, and the Scala Contarini del Bovolo is a must…but as you walk, immersed in the magical atmosphere of this unique city, there will be so many sights and monuments worth lingering over.

Also very interesting are the islands such as Murano (lace artists), Burano (the home of art glass), Torcello (the first lagoon settlement) and the Venice Lido (home of the famous Film Festival and beaches where you can enjoy the warmth of the sun).

Asiago Plateau

In the wide panorama of the Veneto mountains, the Altopiano dei Sette Comuni, also known as the Asiago Plateau, represents one of the most elegant and most suitable places for tourism, both in winter and in the summer months.

With its unspoiled nature, the tranquility that characterizes it, the warm hospitality of its inhabitants, the numerous accommodation facilities and the most varied entertainment offers for all tastes, the Asiago Plateau 7 Comuni, in winter as in summer, offers a vacation full of fun, sports and relaxation.

In addition to natural beauty and uncontaminated air, the area also features places of great historical interest related to the Great War, such as the War Memorial, war cemeteries, trenches and bunkers that can be visited along trails that can be explored on foot, by mountain bike or on skis, depending on the season.

Vicenza

A provincial capital, it is the city to which the urban area in which Poliambulatori San Gaetano operates refers.

Known for the elegant buildings designed by 16th-century architect Andrea Palladio. Among his must-see works are the Teatro Olimpico, the Basilica Palladiana and the Palazzo Chiericati. Also worth a visit is the famous “Villa La Rotonda,” located in the hilly area just outside the city.

Monte Berico deserves a visit, where, at the end of a flight of steps, is the shrine of the same name dedicated to Our Lady, a place of worship for Catholics, which can also give wonderful views to those who go there for the pure love of beauty.

Not to be missed is the view of the sunset from the top of the Basilica, ascending to the wonderful panoramic terrace overlooking the city.

Bassano del Grappa

A wonderful city located at the foot of the Venetian Alps, where it is possible to breathe historical memory and find art and food and wine.
Its history has developed along the course of the Brenta River, which runs through the historic center: the two banks are joined by the characteristic Ponte Vecchio, symbol of the city.
The bridge, which witnessed the departure of soldiers to the front on the Asiago Plateau during World War I, has been declared a national monument and is a tourist attraction with great appeal.

Bassano del Grappa is a city rich in sights, teeming squares and historic buildings. You can breathe a romantic air in a lively center full of food and wine offerings.
It is possible, in fact, to taste the famous “Grappa,” a distillate obtained from the vine, flavored in different fragrant variants.

The city today is a lively center that combines architecture, culture and modernity.

Verona

The “city of love,” made famous by William Shakespeare’s play “Romeo and Juliet,” is home to the famous 16th-century balcony from which the girl is said to have looked out.
Verona is also much more…

Its medieval city center, built along a bend in the Adige River, offers wonderful views; the city, however, boasts much older origins, as evidenced by the Arena di Verona, the great 1st-century Omani amphitheater in which concerts and operas are still held.
Piazza Bra, Piazza dei Signori, Piazza delle Erbe and Porta dei Leoni are just a few of the buildings worth visiting.

Walking through the streets of Verona, enjoying the wonderful view from the various vantage points that dominate the city, among them that of Castel San Pietro, give an exciting experience that is not to be forgotten.