Key facts
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Veneto
- Province
- Vicenza (VI)
- Frazioni
- Sant'Agostino, Tavernelle, Valmarana
- Mayor
- Claudio Catagini
- Total
- 16.72 km (6.46 sq mi)
- Elevation
- 45 m (148 ft)
- Density
- 718.4/km (1,861/sq mi)
- Demonym
- Altavillesi
- Time zone
- UTC+1 ( CET )
- Summer dst
- UTC+2 ( CEST )
- Dialing code
- 0444
- Patron saint
- Holy Reedimer
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Altavilla Vicentina is a town and comune in the province of Vicenza, Veneto, northern Italy. It is located southwest of Vicenza.
The town originates from a castle (Rocca) built in the Middle Ages over a hill at the feet of the Colli Berici, and now in ruins.