Thiene (Italian: [ˈtjɛːne])[needs Venetian IPA] is a city and comune in the province of Vicenza, in northern Italy, located approximately 75 kilometres (47 mi) west of Venice and 200 kilometres (120 mi) east of Milan.
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Coordinates: 45°42′30″N 11°28′40″E / 45.70833°N 11.47778°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Veneto |
Province | Vicenza (VI) |
Frazioni | Borgo Lampertico, Rozzampia, Santo |
Government | |
• Mayor | Gianantonio Michelusi |
Area | |
• Total | 19.7 km2 (7.6 sq mi) |
Elevation | 147 m (482 ft) |
Population (January 1, 2014)[2] | |
• Total | 23,927 |
• Density | 1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi) |
Demonym | Thienesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 36016 |
Dialing code | 0445 |
Patron saint | Saint Cajetan of Thiene |
Saint day | August 7 |
Website | Official website |
The city has an active and lively industrial sector, composed mainly of small to medium-sized companies.
The Centro Europeo per i Mestieri del Patrimonio is located at Villa Fabris.
This wealthy community has recently been the destination of numerous immigrants, primarily from Morocco, Asia and Central Europe.[citation needed]
Of ancient Roman origin, it was acquired by the Visconti of Padua in the Middle Ages. Later it was a free commune, and subsequently part of the Republic of Venice.
Once Volare Group had its head office in Thiene.[3]
Landmarks include: