Santorso

Santorso is a town in the province of Vicenza, Veneto, northern Italy. It is north of SP350 highway.

Santorso
Comune
Comune di Santorso
Parish church.
Location of Santorso
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Coordinates: 45°44′N 11°23′E
Country	Italy
Region	Veneto
Province	Vicenza (VI)
Government
• Mayor	Franco Balzi
Area [1]
• Total	13 km2 (5 sq mi)
Elevation	240 m (790 ft)
Population  (31 December 2014)[2]
• Total	5,859
• Density	450/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Demonym	Orsiani
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	36014
Dialing code	0445
ISTAT code	024095
Patron saint	St. Ursus
Saint day	3 May
Website	Official website

Santorso is home to several patrician villas: the oldest is the Villa Facci which dates to the 15th century. The church of S. Maria Immacolata was built between 1834 and 1839 in neoclassical style.

The Renaissance Villa Floriani houses frescos by the artist Giovanni Demio for display.

The 19th century Villa Rossi is owned by the commune of Santorso and. The annexed park, designed by Negrin, includes an aquarium, rare plants and brooks running through lush vegetation to the main lake. It is home to a large live collection of butterflies in a walk through atrium. The park also features train rides, farm animals and children's play areas.

Twin towns

Santorso is twinned with:

• Vejano, Italy
• Brissago, Switzerland