San Vito di Leguzzano

Welcome to San Vito di Leguzzano

Hello everyone! Today I will talk to you about San Vito di Leguzzano, a lovely town in the province of Vicenza in Veneto, with a population of 3,610 inhabitants.

A land between the streams

San Vito di Leguzzano: discovering a town between nature and history.

The territory of San Vito di Leguzzano is crossed by various streams and rivers, such as Refosco, Livergon, Giara, Proe, Leogra, and many others. This feature makes the town very charming and rich in flora and fauna.

History

The name San Vito derives from the patron saint of the village and from the fact that the town had been ruled for many years by the Benedictine monks. In fact, in the Middle Ages, the Benedictines coming from the Basilica of Saints Felice and Fortunato in Vicenza colonized the mountain of San Vito. In the fourteenth century, a Battuti was also established. In the modern and contemporary period, San Vito di Leguzzano remained under the Civil Vicariates of Schio's history, until the end of the eighteenth century.

Places of interest

Visit the charming Church of Saints Vito, Modesto, and Crescenzia, all of Benedictine origin, where you can admire a renowned marble altar dating back to 1579. Don't miss the sixteenth-century Church of San Valentino in via Gonzi, in Leguzzano, where you can admire another splendid marble altar, the work of the famous stonemason Bartolomeo Mercante. We suggest taking a walk inside the historic center and visiting the fascinating Villa Almerico Dalla Vecchia Novello.

Conclusion

Here is a brief description of San Vito di Leguzzano, a town in the heart of Veneto with an extremely rich and fascinating history. There are many reasons to visit this town, including the beauty of the landscape and places of interest. We invite you to visit this charming place and immerse yourself in its culture and history.

Simone Costa
Wrote by Simone Costa
Updated Monday, Nov 7, 2022