Ciao!
my names Liv from New Zealand and I've just joined! I'm moving to Vicenza in January 2010 to be an au pair for two children for 5 months.

Just doing the introducing myself thing... but if possible I would love some advice on what to pack for my stay, I've read the lonely planet guides etc but would prefer some ideas/advice from locals!

Also I have been searching the net for some information on places to do night classes/sports/activites in the Vicenza area, but as I'm just a beginner with the Italian language, I haven't had much luck and I'm probably not looking in the right places!

Thanks, and best wishes

Ciao Olivia e benvenuta. Well I lived in Vicenza for two years and just came back from there in July. I love Vicenza. It's located in a great place. You have the American Army base in Vicenza so there is no lack of English speakers there. I can introduce you to some American friends living in Vicenza if you like. The could show you around town and give you a lot of advise.

Vicenza, a city in northern Italy, is the capital of the eponymous province in the Veneto region, at the northern base of the Monte Berico, straddling the Bacchiglione. Vicenza is approximately 60 km west of Venice and 200 km east of Milan.

Vicenza is a thriving and cosmopolitan city, with a rich history and culture, and many museums, art galleries, piazzas, villas, churches and elegant, Renaissance palazzi. The Palladian Villas of the Veneto, in the surrounding area, and the renowned Teatro Olimpico (Olympic Theatre) have both been enlisted as UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1994.

As of December 2008, Vicenza had an estimated population of c. 115,000. Vicenza is the third-largest Italian industrial centre as measured by the value of its exports, and is one of the country's wealthiest cities, especially due to the engineering/computer components industry (Federico Faggin, the silicon chip's inventor was born in Vicenza. Also, about one third of the country's gold and jewelry industry is made in Vicenza, greatly contributing to the city's economy.

Welcome to our forum. You are so lucky because Villa lived in Vicenza for a while and he can give the best advice of anybody on this forum in regards to Vicenza. I wish you good luck as an au pair and I look forward to your future posts!

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Dimmi con chi vai e ti dirò chi sei.

Grazie Giacomo.

Vicenza is indeed a special place. There is something magical just walking down those mideval streets.

Vicenza is only 45 minutes in train from Venezia going east and only 40 minutes from Verona going west. Living in Vicenza I have gone to Venice over 10 times and about the same amount of times to Verona. Vicenza is anche near the Dolomite mountains where some of the best sking in the world takes place. Use to ski in those mountains frequentemente.

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Thought I would send you a quick message to say hi and introduce myself. My name is Jen and I am from Scotland moving to Vicenza also in January to start a new job in the international school. I am really looking forward to this new adventure and will be going over in December for a few days to find my bearings and look for an apartment.

Ive also been trying to find out a little more about the area as obviously I will know no-one when I go over which is a little scary. Where will you be staying when you move in January?

I am looking for a reasonably priced apartment just now if anyone else who is reading this could maybe give me some suggestions of where to look.

Jen x

Hi Jen,

That's so exciting that you are moving there too! I am not too sure of the exact address of my host family yet! How long are you moving for? Perhaps you could advise me of some of the clothing to pack when you visit in December!

Best Wishes, Liv