Vicenza in Provincia di Vicenza, Venetia, Italy — Southern and Western Europe (Mediterranean)

Palazzo Thiene
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The Thiene Palace

Vicenza Palladiana

Photographed by James Hulse, June 22, 2023

1. Palazzo Thiene / The Thiene Palace Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Palazzo Thiene
Nell'ottobro del 1542 Marcantonio e Adriano Thiene danno inizio alla ristrutturazione del quattrocentesco palazzo di famiglia, secondo un progetto grandioso che avrebbe occupato un intero isolato. Ricchi e potenti, i sofisticati fratelli Thiene hanno bisogno di un palcoscenico adeguato a frequentazioni cosmopolite e alla nobilità dei propri ospiti. Altempo stesso voglione rimarcare il proprio ruolo in città con un palazzo principesco, segno di vera e propria potenza signorile. È molto probabile che l'ideazione di palazzo Thiene sia da attribuirsi al maturo ed esperto Giulio Romano e che il giovane Palladio sia piuttosto responsabile della progettazione esecutiva e della realizzazione dell'edificio, un ruolo essenziale, soprattutto dopo la morte di Giulio nel 1546. Il cantiere dell'edificio ha inizio nel 1542. I lavori procedono a rilento: sul prospetto esterno è incisa la data 1556 e sul cortile la data 1558. Del grandioso progetto viene quindi realizzata solo una minima porzione.

English:
The Thiene Palace
In October 1542, Marcantonio and Adriano Thiene

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initiated the grandiose restructuring of their 15th century family residence in Vicenza, which was to subsequently occupy an entire block. Very wealthy and powerful, the sophisticated Thiene brothers felt they needed a setting that would suit their cosmopolitan social life and the nobility of their guests. At the same time, they wanted to draw attention to their social standing in the city with a princely palazzo that would offer a tangible sign of their aristocratic power. The concept and initial plans for palazzo Thiene were probably produced by the mature and experienced Giulio Romano, while it appears that the younger Andrea Palladio was responsible for the executive drawings and the actual construction work. Palladio in any case assumed an essential role in the project following Giulio's death in 1546. Work on the building began in 1542 but proceeded very slowly. The date 1556 is inscribed on the outer façade, and in the courtyard we find the date 1558. Only a small portion of the grandiose project was completed.

Erected by Vicenza Sito Patrimonio Mondiale, Soprintendenza archeologia belle arti e paesaggio per le province di Verona, Rovigo e Vicenza and Camera di Commercio Vicenza. (Marker Number 14.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1542.

Location.

The back corner of the Thiene Palace and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 22, 2023

2. The back corner of the Thiene Palace and Marker

45° 32.932′ N, 11° 32.775′ E. Marker is in Vicenza, Veneto (Venetia), in Provincia di Vicenza. It is at the intersection of Stradella San Gaetano da Thiene and Stradella Banca Popolare on Stradella San Gaetano da Thiene. The marker is located at the corner of the rear of the building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vicenza, Veneto 36100, Italy. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

the Schengen Area,

a coastal Mediterranean country,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire,

the Roman Empire,

and specifically the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Palazzo Barbarano / Barbarano Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); Palazzo Iseppo Porto / Il quartiere romano tra Contrà Porti, San Biagio e Stradella degli Stalli (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Cappella Valmarana / The Valmarana chapel (about 120 meters away); Il Museo Naturalistico Archeologico / The Natural and Archaeological Museum (about 120 meters away); Basilica Palladiana / Palladian Basilica (about 180 meters away); La via Postumia / The via Postumia (about 180 meters away); Loggia del Capitaniato / The Loggia of the Capitaniato (about 180 meters away); L'area archeologica della Basilica Palladiana / The Palladian Basilica archaeological site (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vicenza.

The back view of the Thiene Palace and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 22, 2023

3. The back view of the Thiene Palace and Marker from the street

Palazzo Thiene ora Banca Popolare image. Click for full size.

circa 1903

4. Palazzo Thiene ora Banca Popolare

The marker location is where the gentleman is sitting at the corner of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 457 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4. submitted on June 25, 2023.

Palazzo Thiene⎯⎯⎯The Thiene Palace

Vicenza Palladiana

Palazzo Thiene
⎯⎯⎯
The Thiene Palace