Vicenza is an ancient city. In 157 b.D. it entered into the roman empire with the name ''Vicetia'' or ''Vincentia''. In 889 it was destroyed by Ungari, and in 1001 it became an episcopal stronghold. In 1404 it became part of the Republic of Venice.The XVI century was very important for Vicenza because Andrea Palladio built several villas and palaces. During the XIX century, after the fall of Napoleone, the city was taken by Austria, but in 1848 the citizens rebelled against the austrian government and in 1866 it finally became part of the Kingdom of Italy. http://wikitravel.org/en/Vicenza