To honour the 500 th Centenary of the birth of the great Italian architect Andrea Palladio, the city of Vicenza is organizing a series of tours of the Veneto villas, palaces and public buildings constructed by him.

Walking tours with guided visits of Palladio creations within the city of Vicenza are programmed for every Saturday up till the 2 nd November, while Sundays take visitors on a coach tour of the country residences constructed for the wealthy Venetian nobility.

For information: Tel (0039)(0)444/320854

www.palladio2008.info-  www.vicenzae.org