Thiene

Thiene (Italian: [ˈtjɛːne]) is a city and comune in the province of Vicenza, in northern Italy, located approximately 75 kilometres (47 mi) west of Venice and 200 kilometres (120 mi) east of Milan. The city has an active and lively industrial sector, composed mainly of small to medium-sized companies.

Thiene
Comune di Thiene
Place Chilesotti
Location of Thiene
Thiene
Location of Thiene in Italy
Thiene
Thiene (Veneto)
Coordinates: 45°42′30″N 11°28′40″E
CountryItaly
RegionVeneto
ProvinceVicenza (VI)
FrazioniBorgo Lampertico, Rozzampia, Santo
Government
  MayorGianantonio Michelusi
Area
  Total19.7 km2 (7.6 sq mi)
Elevation
147 m (482 ft)
Population
 (January 1, 2014)
  Total23,927
  Density1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi)
DemonymThienesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
36016
Dialing code0445
Patron saintSaint Cajetan of Thiene
Saint dayAugust 7
WebsiteOfficial website

The Centro Europeo per i Mestieri del Patrimonio is located at Villa Fabris.

This wealthy community has recently been the destination of numerous immigrants, primarily from Morocco, Asia and Central Europe.

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