a town of Austrian Italy, capital of a delegation of the same name, on both sides of the Bacchiglione, here crossed by several bridges, 39 miles W. of Venice. It is surrounded by somewhat dilapidated walls, about three miles in circumference, and entered by six gates. Though many of the streets are narrow and irregular, the town is remarkable for the number of fine public buildings it possesses, many of them the work of the architect Palladio, who was a native of the town. There is a fine Gothic cathedral, and of the numerous other churches not a few are remarkable for the exquisite paintings they contain. The principal square contains two massive pillars, erected by the Venetians in imitation of those at Venice; and a very tall and slender Gothic campanile tower. The town-hall, court-house, theatre, and other public buildings, are fine specimens of Palladio's style; and there are also many very beautiful palaces in the town and villas in the environs. Vicenza is the see of a bishop, and contains a lyceum, gymnasium, clerical seminary, public library, and various hospitals. Some remains of antiquity have been preserved here, especially the ruins of a theatre, a palace, and an aqueduct. The most important manufacture carried on is that of silk, which employs a large proportion of the inhabitants. Great numbers of mulberry-trees are grown in the surrounding country. Woollen and linen cloth, leather, earthenware, hats, and articles in gold and silver, are also made here, and a considerable trade is carried on in these articles, as well as in corn and wine. Vicenza was at one time an independent state, but was subdued by the Venetians in 1405. Pop. (1851) 29,728.