Thiene () is a

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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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, 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-

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style. The main façade is characterized by a central portico with mullioned windows flanked by towers with merlons. The interior has frescoes by Giovanni Antonio Fasolo with Giovanni Battista Zelotti. *''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 (1895 - 1941), famous Italian aviator * Franco Dal Maso (born 1942), retired Italian professional football player * Davide Rigon (born 1986), Italian racing driver * Thomas Ceccon (born 2001), Italian

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, current

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holder in the

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100 metre backstroke with a time of 51.60 seconds

References

External links

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Official website

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