During the Immaculate Conception long weekend, from Saturday 6th to Monday 8th December, the Civic Museums - including the Olympic Theatre - will be open with regular hours.
From Saturday 6th to Monday 8th December it will therefore be possibile to visit:
From 9am to 5pm (last admission at 4.30pm):
*The Teatro Olimpico - BOOKING IS MANDATORY FOR GROUPS ONLY (more than 10 participants)
From 10am to 6pm (last admission at 5.30pm):
*Civic Museum of Palazzo Chiericati
*Church of Santa Corona
*Natural history and Archaeological Museum
*Galleries of Palazzo Thiene
From 10am to 5pm (last admission at 4.30pm):
*Risorgimento and Resistance Museum
>> The Basilica Palladiana will be open from 10am to 6pm (last admission at 5.30pm) with a visit to the loggia and a view of the hall, which will be partially accessible due work in progress to set the new in view of the Christmas exhibition event titled "Olimpichetto, the return of an ambassador" (www.mostreinbasilica.it)
Regular opening is also guaranteed for the Jewellery Museum, Gallerie d'Italia and Palladio Museum from Saturday 6/12 to Monday 8/12.
- Monday 8th December: Roman Cryptoporticus open from 9:30 am to 11:30 am and Diocesan Museum from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Villa Valmarana ai nani will be open on Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 10 am to 4 pm.
Info on available guided tours can be found on the website www.villavalmarana.com
Villa La Rotonda will be open to visitors on Saturday, Sunday and Monday 10am-12.30pm and 2.30pm-5pm
info on available guided tours can be found on the website www.villalarotonda.it
Christmas events
The large Christmas tree, as per tradition, will be installed in Piazza dei Signori, in the Caffè Garibaldi area.
Christmas Markets
Traditional markets with wooden chalets are also returning to the historic center, from November 27, 2025, to January 4, 2026, featuring Christmas items, accessories, clothing, typical regional products, and handicrafts to give as gifts for the holidays.
On the occasion of the Immaculate Conception Bridge, the following are planned:
• December 8 – "Incontra un amico per prevenzione" – Lymph against Cancer Association activities with a parade in the historic center of the Vivaro band and majorettesdi Vivaro
• December 8 – "Insieme per la vita", live on television from the Loggia del Capitaniato
The calendar - currently being updated - of the initiatives planned in the city for the Christmas holidays can be consulted HERE
