Thiene () is a

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and ''

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'' in the

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, in northern

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, located approximately west of

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and east of

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. __NOTOC__ The city has an active and lively

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, composed mainly of small to medium-sized companies. Th
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is located at Villa Fabris. This wealthy community has recently been the destination of numerous immigrants, primarily from Morocco, Asia and Central Europe.

History

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origin, it was acquired by the Visconti of Padua in the

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. Later it was a free commune, and subsequently part of the

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Economy

Once Volare Group had its head office in Thiene.Contact us
" Volareweb.com. Retrieved on 8 February 2011. "HEADQUARTER Corso Garibaldi, 186 - 36016 Thiene (VI) - ITALY."

Main sights

Landmarks include: *'' Palazzo Porto Colleoni Thiene'' (called ''The Castle'', and also ''villa''), built in the 15th century according to late Venetian- Gothic style. The main façade is characterized by a central portico with mullioned windows flanked by towers with

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s. The interior has frescoes by Giovanni Antonio Fasolo with

Giovanni Battista Zelotti Giovanni Battista Zelotti (; 1526 – 28 August 1578) was an Italians, Italian Painting, painter of the late Renaissance, active in Venice and her mainland territories. He appears to have been born in Verona, then part of the Venetian mainla ...

. *''Villa Thiene Cornaggia'' -Gothic architecture palace from the 15th century. *''Villa Beregan Cunico'' (17th century). *''Duomo'' -Baroque style Cathedral of Thiene *''San Vincenzo'' - Romanesque Gothic church dating to 1333; frescoes depicting the life of St Vincent date to 15th century. * Oratory of the Natività della Vergine - small gothic jewel of a church.

Notable people

Arturo Ferrarin Arturo Ferrarin (13 February 1895 – 18 July 1941) was an Italian pioneer aviator. His exploits included winning the "Rome-Tokyo Raid" air race in 1920 and a non-stop flight from Italy to Brazil in 1928 with fellow aviator Carlo Del Prete. The l ...

(1895 - 1941), famous Italian aviator * Franco Dal Maso (born 1942), retired Italian professional football player *

Davide Rigon Davide Rigon (born 26 August 1986) is an Italian professional racing driver who is currently competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship and other selected GT races for AF Corse. He is also currently part of the Scuderia Ferrari Formula ...

(born 1986), Italian racing driver *

Thomas Ceccon Thomas Ceccon (; born 27 January 2001) is an Italian swimmer. He is a world record holder in the long course 100 metre backstroke and the short course 4×100 metre freestyle relay. He is also the Italian record holder in the long course 50 me ...

(born 2001), Italian

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, current

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holder in the

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100 metre

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with a time of 51.60 seconds

References

External links

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Official website

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