The permanent collections in Vicenza

The collection of Venetian 18th century paintings, with the ironic genre paintings of Pietro Longhi and the airy canvases of the veduta painters, offers an eye-opening look at the final magnificent period of the Republic of Venice.

The collection of Russian icons, one of the most important in the West, displayed with new exhibition criteria, takes visitors on a visual journey into the realm of orthodox spirituality. 

The building itself is also a treasure trove of exceptional beauty: an invitation to learn about the history of local patronage and the ancient myths used to represent it, in particular through the “tutelary deities” Apollo and Hercules. Get ready to be amazed.