Thiene
Veneto · Vicenza

Thiene

24,000 residents · 127,600 within 5 km · 147 m above sea level

88Quality of life
82Infrastrutture
80Economy

What Thiene is actually like

Thiene is a small, vibrant town located in the province of Vicenza, in the Veneto region of northern Italy. The town is known for its rich history and beautifully preserved medieval architecture. One of the town’s highlights is the 15th-century Thiene Castle, which offers a glimpse into Italy's past. Thiene is also an excellent base for exploring the Veneto area, thanks to its proximity to major cities like Venice and Verona. The town provides a high quality of life, with excellent healthcare facilities, schools, and plenty of recreational opportunities, making it a great place for both locals and expatriates.

How Thiene is built

Post-war expanded comune

Pre-war 17%Mid-century 68%Modern 15%
Settlement pattern
Compact
3% of homes scattered in the countryside
In town 97%Dispersed 3%
Condition
91%
Mostly sound — 9% needs work
Good / excellent 91%Poor / mediocre 9%
Occupancy
84%
Lived-in year-round — 16% holiday or vacant
Main homes 84%Holiday or vacant 16%
ThieneRozzampiaSantoCa' OrecchionaCanteleBrunalleCarollo
Historic coreEstablishedPost-warModernRuralSparsely built

Building age, condition and occupancy from the ISTAT census (2011), by census section. Occupancy is shown as one honest split — the 2011 census does not reliably separate holiday homes from vacant ones.

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