Santorso is a town in the
province of Vicenza,
Veneto, northern
Italy. It is north of SP350 highway.
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
Twinning (making a twin of) may refer to:
* In biology and agriculture, producing two offspring (i.e., twins) at a time, or having a tendency to do so;
* Twin towns and sister cities, towns and cities involved in town twinning
* Twinning inst ...
with:
*
Vejano, Italy
*
Brissago, Switzerland
References
Sources
Santorso Guide with photosGoogle Maps
Cities and towns in Veneto
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