Altavilla Vicentina

Altavilla Vicentina is a town and comune in the province of Vicenza, Veneto, northern Italy. It is located southwest of Vicenza.

Altavilla Vicentina
Comune
Comune di Altavilla Vicentina
Coat of arms
Location of Altavilla Vicentina
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Coordinates: 45°31′N 11°27′E
Country	Italy
Region	Veneto
Province	Vicenza (VI)
Frazioni	Sant'Agostino, Tavernelle, Valmarana
Government
• Mayor	Claudio Catagini
Area [1]
• Total	16.72 km2 (6.46 sq mi)
Elevation	45 m (148 ft)
Population  (30 April 2017)[2]
• Total	12,012
• Density	720/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
Demonym	Altavillesi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	36077
Dialing code	0444
Patron saint	Holy Reedimer
Website	Official website

The town originates from a castle (Rocca) built in the Middle Ages over a hill at the feet of the Colli Berici, and now in ruins.

In the communal territory is the Villa Morosini, a picturesque Venetian villa. It was built in 1724 by architect Moroni for count Benedetto Valmarana.