Audio Guide of Santa Corona Church

Santa Corona Church is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 to 17:00 (last entry 16:30). Closed on Mondays. No reservation is required for individual visits, but large groups should contact +39 0444 222811. Always check for updates at museicivicivicenza.it.

Yes, admission costs €6 (free for visitors under 18). It includes access to the nearby Naturalistic-Archaeological Museum. You can buy tickets at the entrance or online. The church offers a reduced rate with the Vicenza Card.

Plan for 30 to 45 minutes. This allows you to admire key works such as Bellini's 'The Baptism of Christ,' Palladio's Valmarana Chapel, and the remains of Saint Vincent Martyr in the high altar.

It was founded in 1261 to house a thorn from Christ's Crown of Thorns, which is where its name comes from. It contains Renaissance masterpieces such as the famous painting by Giovanni Bellini and the only chapel designed by Andrea Palladio in Vicenza.

Visit before 11:00 or after 15:00. Avoid Sunday mornings during Masses (times can be checked here). Low season from November to March guarantees a quieter visit.

Only partially. There is a ramp at the main entrance, but access to the crypt and some side chapels involves steps. A companion is recommended for visitors with reduced mobility.

A 5-minute walk away: Palladio's Teatro Olimpico, a masterpiece of architecture, and the Basilica Palladiana. In the same neighborhood: Palazzo Leoni Montanari, with its collection of Russian icons, and Piazza dei Signori.

Wear comfortable shoes because of the uneven medieval floor. Women should bring something to cover their shoulders, in keeping with the rules of Italian churches. Free option: audio guide apps such as izi.TRAVEL, which include Santa Corona.