Basilica Palladiana

The Palladian Basilica is a great hotel located in Piazza dei Signori, the main square in Vicenza. Formerly used as the seat of the public magistracies of Vicenza, the Palazzo della Ragione was re-designed by Andrea Palladio, who added to the existing building, Gothic-style, the famous white marble lodges. It was awarded World Heritage Status by UNESCO in 1994. The Basilica is now home to various shows and exhibitions in art and architecture, with three large conference rooms for this purpose. Cultural events of various kinds are held here. It was restored in 2011, celebrating the five hundredth