Roman cryptoporticus

Historical and very well preserved original structures. Great job from the guide to show and explain it. Hidden gem by the cathedral.

A significant archaeological site that forms part of the basement of an opulent urban domus from the ancient municipium of Vicetia. Dating from the late 1st century BC to the early 1st century AD, this intriguing structure features three U-shaped arms, with the parallel arms each measuring approximately 27 meters and the central arm extending to about 29 meters. Its vaulted ceilings, complemented by 27 distinctive 'wolf's mouth' windows, allowed natural light and airflow into the galleries. Remarkably, the floor sits over 6 meters below the present-day entrance on Piazza Duomo, emphasizing its impressive scale. The cryptoporticus reflects the long-term urban development of the area, with evidence suggesting its use continued well into the 4th century AD. Today, it stands as a testament to the architectural ingenuity of the Romans and serves as a valuable resource for understanding Vicenza's ancient past.

Magical! We were the only people visiting. It is off the beaten path as all the visitors are focused on Palladio works. This place is fantastic, basically the tunnels/corridors of a roman mansion still kept intact. They were used to walk, relax... allowing the owners to escape from he summer heat. The guy at the entrance showed us around and explained the history. He was so good!

Truly a magical and stunning place! It's volunteer based, so I had no idea if it's gonna be open or not, but decided to try. I was greeted by two super nice students who offered to show me the crypt - it's the remains of ancient Roman villa, hidden underground. 100% the most interesting place in Vicenza, you just have to visit!

Run by volunteers and they only ask for a donation, I highly recommend a visit. Interesting place and awesome guides! I've been three times already 😀

Peccato! Siamo stati qui la mattina del giorno di Pasqua ed era chiuso. La piazza antistante, Piazza Duomo è molto interessante perché racchiude svariati siti storici da vedere che purtroppo sono oggi tutti chiusi ad eccezione della Cattedrale. Peccato! Ciao da Roby e Lucy da Sant'Anastasia (Na)

Criptoportico di una domus romana del I secolo a.C. struttura a U con finestrelle "a bocca di lupo" ubicata a sei metri sotto il livello stradale. La visita è sicuramente interessante. Il sito andrebbe valorizzato con l'inserimento di adeguati pannelli esplicativi. Al momento si effettuano visite guidate della durata di quindici minuti gestite da volontari.

Scoperto per caso un lunedì di luglio durante un breve soggiorno a Vicenza. La visita è breve, circa 15 minuti, e i resti della villa romana sicuramente "poveri" ma comunque interessanti e unici nel loro genere in Veneto. Le 5 stelle sono soprattutto per la gentilezza e la preparazione della guida, un architetto che mi ha illustrato gli scavi con garbo e perizia. Non c'è biglietto d'ingresso, si fa un'offerta a fine visita.