Arzignano

Arzignano
—  Comune  —
Città di Arzignano
Coat of arms
Arzignano Location of Arzignano in Italy
Coordinates: 45°31′N 11°20′E / 45.517°N 11.333°E / 45.517; 11.333
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.