Planning a short vacation often means having to fit in so many monuments, experiences, and excursions in a short time. Driven by the desire to travel, discover, photograph, try, and buy, we often forget the reason we travel: for our mental and physical well-being, to rediscover ourselves and find a bit of peace, to be surprised by the most unexpected things and be overwhelmed by the place we visit. For this reason, if you're planning your short vacation in Vicenza , in addition to discovering the most interesting places in the city and its surroundings, you should visit Querini Park and the most beautiful parks in the city and province.
Breathing in the fresh air, surrounded by the scent of blossoming flowers, strolling through a park with elegant, refined borders, with romantic monuments to take photos of, and the sunshine providing the perfect backdrop to this experience: all this is part of your trip. With a slow , unhurried approach, you can experience a green holiday, discovering the green lungs of the city of Vicenza , and enjoying parks that aren't just a place to relax between attractions, but complete experiences that enrich the spirit.
For us, this is the true meaning of travel. Even if it's a short-term vacation, it's important to take care of your time and know how to spend it. With an apartment in the heart of Vicenza , you have complete independence and the ability to make the most of your free time. Here are some interesting walks in the countryside around Vicenza.
Querini Park: the green heart of Vicenza
In city centers, green spaces are often neglected for the construction of new buildings, homes, shops, and so on. But enjoying greenery in the city is essential for the well-being of residents and beyond. Travelers can also enjoy these areas and connect directly with nature. Vicenza, in this sense, is a fortunate city: it's just a short walk to the Berici Hills and the Riviera Berica, a place that delights the eye with its rolling landscape, hills and meadows dotted with the colors of flowers.
Beyond the Berici Hills, however, you can also easily reach the Querini City Park, a green space spanning approximately 12 hectares in the heart of Vicenza's historic center . It encompasses some of the city's historic sites, along with a wealth of wild fauna and inclusive spaces accessible to residents and visitors alike. The central park is very large, bordered to the north by the Astichello River and its picturesque waterfalls.
The long avenues for strolling are lined with centuries-old trees, including oaks, plane trees, and cypresses, creating an atmosphere of profound serenity, far removed from the hustle and bustle of the city despite being in its center. A unique, bucolic setting, frequented by rabbits, ducks, and chickens. If there's one monument that's immediately recognizable when talking about Querini Park, it's undoubtedly the evocative neoclassical temple with its white columns .
This temple was built in 1820 by architect Antonio Piovene and embodies the beauty and elegance typical of the Vicenza province. It stands majestically on a small island within an artificial lake, and the play of water creates colorful reflections on the smooth white surfaces of the neoclassical columns, which can be admired from the nearby stone bridge. An extremely romantic place, but also of historical and architectural importance.
The living park of Vicenza
But Querini Park isn't just about nature and walking; it's a different and more engaging way to contemplate the city of Vicenza that lies on its outskirts, including the majestic apse of the church of Santa Maria in Araceli , or the Science Park, a trail designed to entertain children with educational and recreational installations. Furthermore, the park remains a vibrant and vibrant place, attracting residents for many years with its activities and events. During the summer, many events and sporting activities take place here, and in fact, it's precisely here that residents come to jog and take long walks.
new greenhouses in Parco Querini were officially inaugurated , returning the ancient cedars to the city, carefully restored into a modern café designed to welcome visitors and breathe new life into these historic ruins. The space was also conceived as a social and inclusive tourism project, fully accessible to all, ideal for a quick coffee break between strolls, the perfect ending to a relaxing trip.
The Salvi Valmarana Gardens: Vicenza's green living room
The Valmarana Salvi Gardens, or simply the Salvi Gardens, are an elegant green space in the center of Vicenza, perfect for those who want to travel slowly and experience some Renaissance vibes.
A historic park nestled between nature, Palladian architectural masterpieces, and tranquility, offering a rejuvenating and immersive experience. Created in 1592 by the nobleman Giacomo Valmarana, the garden was intended to be a place where water and greenery complemented the family home. This charming garden was handed over to the citizens in 1909, and today it is recognized and protected by the FAI as one of the Places of the Heart, a testament to its profound literary and iconographic importance to the history of Vicenza.
Here too, you can stroll along tree-lined paths and past evocative loggias, such as the Loggia Valmarana , an extraordinary 16th-century building that almost seems to float elegantly over the waters of the Seriola canal. The Loggia del Longhena , a 17th-century temple, completes the charm of this garden, designed specifically for the pleasure and delight of Renaissance nobles. Today, it lends itself perfectly to evocative photographs and romantic strolls. This park, too, has recently undergone restoration and conservation work that has restored the splendor of the facades, stucco, and roofing of the Loggia del Longhena.
Experience Vicenza like a local
Strolling through the city parks means not only relaxing and unwinding, but also seeing the city from a new vantage point, a privileged one, made up of tree branches, long avenues, and countless experiences to be enjoyed in a relaxed manner. If you truly want a complete experience, don't just visit Vicenza like a tourist, but experience it like a true local , even if it's just for a weekend.
With an apartment in the city center, you can live every day as if it were yours, and you can manage your time as you wish, without fixed hours or limitations. A home in Vicenza gives you the freedom you've been looking for to explore, discover, savor, and much more: book now!
