European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - February 8, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse At in for a statue of Vicenza s favorite architect Andrea Paft Adiv stands in the Piazza Dei Signori the Viita Rotonda beside the via Dei Nani was begun by Palladio in 1550. Opposite on Basilica is the l Loggia Del Cap Chimato also designed by . Construction began m i 71. But la it budding was never completed. Among other examples arc the Telaro a limit it it on the Galleotti in downtown Vicenza Whu it was begun ii Palladio s plans in 1 5bp. Today it nut. Proi Lut Lions Are famous around i i world. Also til the Bazza Mal Loulli is Palladio s f Chie Cali which now houses he Renusi us. Guidebooks will Point the Way in various Oiler buildings linked in Palladio a palaces churches and Vil Iii in Nind around Vicenza. His Tomb is in the in celery Northeast of the City. Vicenza is Best explored by fool. The downtown streets that surround the Piazza Del Signori Are closed to vehicles though occasional manage to scoot through he pedestrian crowd. The so reels Are lined with various bistros from irad Bonal Candle lit sellings to Neon lil pop music hangouts. Jihnu food can be found All around tame a throb big hunger with a real italian pizza die italians like he germans Don t slice the pie before serving a or Wilh a planer filled with steaming so Fri in Scampi Spaghetti bolognese or fist sized incl Ellis. Wash in Dosun Wilh it Lari yet lame italian while wine and top it off Wilh a Sambucco Cognac with a spoonful of raw Coffee Beans. Wusits t the selection Isnit inn Verj to slurry opera Mars. In Vicenza a discotheques die music ranges from country and Western to Rock to Roll and pop. 1 he culls packed with Sophia Loren and Sylvester Stallone lookalikes. Heal up As the night Rolls along Vixen a me was a Center for the Gold Trade and Prei Imis Meral businesses ire sprinkled throughout the City ninth surrounding villages most of them Deal m nothing less than in Carai Gold 1m i Gold porn duty ire lored in copious amounts. Necklaces can be had for As Little As Fis or As much is leu Foj or More. Farri rigs rings bracelets arid Prei Isely i it diamonds products Are kept in Slock Caserma Lederle the american military compound is on the outskirts of the City. Is facilities make life easier for visiting american xer Vir members. Italians for the most part seem to speak very Little English and Vium a s citizens Are no exception. Visitors who Don t speak will find an Lallian English phrase Bonk helpful when ordering fond asking directions or checking into a $4 place to sleep Lutje or visiting vim i a tight budget. Drug Urner has Good news for you. A single hotel room in Vuu Enza t an run from a it i Ino to 70,000 italian lira it 1,275 lira to a Dollar about m0 to $55. Urru a. Tin sports director fur the Southern a Uro Pran task Roar psf Taf. Offers an alternative that he Calls the Urner Marriot. I he sports office offers lodging for visitors in two opera Hizy Bif Eling facilities. There s no Jac Uzzi no mint on the Pillow no room Servic e. Its just Quot a place to keep you warm Al night Quot Urner says. And the Price is Fust a a night. A we Don t offer other hotels might. We give Sou a Ineil hot water Shower fat in tie and heal,1 Sas Urner. A but for $4, you it met heat the Price a a 1 lie billets Are Loc lied on Taser a i Derle the inc Al americ an compound a a you re dose to the fax the Gas and the Burger King. Quot says Urner. Quot these buildings ire a great place for a Small family tint s on a tight budget a Large group going Oil a skiing trip or unit rum tons he adds. A this is a a a it e trial an entire unit or a Large group c in rent jul it they re it naming list Italy i in Gray used As billeting few visiting sports Loams the Urner has openings year round. Reservations Are required Call i is i -i-70119. A , february 9, Tasso St pct Magazine j
