× Information on this section of ECOLEX comes from the InforMEA Portal which compiled information from MEA Secretariats with the support of the European Union. The accuracy of the information displayed is the responsibility of the originating data source. In case of discrepancy the information as displayed on the respective MEA website prevails. Extension and Change of Name: The City of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto (Italy) Document type Decision Reference number VIII.C Date Dec 2, 1996 SourceUNEP, InforMEA Status Active Subject Wild species & ecosystems Treaty Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (Nov 23, 1972) Meeting 20e session du Comité Website whc.unesco.org Abstract The City of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto 712bis Italy C(i) (ii) The Committee decided to approve the extension of the site inscribed in 1995. The Committee expressed its satisfaction that the protection of this property was extended to incorporate 22 Palladian villas. The name of the property was changed to "The City of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto."