A dive into the history of Vicenza craftsmanship

This itinerary winds its way from the Palladian Basilica, the area of the Fraglia degli Orefici in the 1300s, to develop in the area near the Retrone River where goods, particularly textiles and wood, once passed through, which enabled the development of many craft activities. We begin in the heart of Vicenza, in Piazza dei Signori, where we will discover the history of the Basilica Palladiana, once home to the first artisan workshops and in particular those of the Fraglia orafa. Among them, we will have the pleasure of hearing the story of Daniela Vettori, goldsmith artisan of excellence. We...