Tommaso and Andrea Porta, View of Trissino, fresco, 1765, Villa Superiore Trissino Da Porto
Trissino is located on the slopes of the Agno Valley and covers an area of 21.96 km² (8.48 sq mi). Its elevation ranges from approximately 125 m (410 ft) above sea level to 805 m (2,641 ft) at Monte Faldo.
The municipality forms part of the eastern Vicentine ridge of the Lessinia mountains, where the range divides into two hilly slopes. It is crossed by the Agno stream, whose tributary, the Arpega, flows through the Arpega Valley. The municipality is bounded to the east by the Poscola stream and to the west by Restena, a hamlet of Arzignano, and by Nogarole Vicentino.
The historic centre developed on the surrounding hills, beyond San Nicolò Hill, where the Church of Sant'Andrea Apostolo and several historic villas are located. The hamlets of Lovara, San Benedetto, and Selva also occupy the hilly area, while the modern urban area later expanded across the adjacent plain.
Economy
An industrial area in Trissino.
Trissino's economy began to expand during the 1960s, largely as a result of the growth of the local textile operations of Marzotto, a company originally based in Valdagno. This industrial development encouraged the establishment of private businesses and, subsequently, small manufacturing enterprises, including clothing workshops, metalworking, plumbing, and construction companies.
The town's jewellery industry developed earlier, beginning in the early 20th century. In 1919, the company Gaetano Girardello was established in Contrà Nobile (now Via IV Novembre) and grew steadily, employing nearly fifty workers. After the Second World War, three former Girardello employees founded their own jewellery workshops. Over the following decades, the sector expanded significantly, with the town eventually becoming home to more than 100 jewellery companies employing around 1,000 people.
In 1958, Rino Mastrotto, an Italian company that produces and finishes leather and textiles for the fashion, automotive, and furniture industries, was established in Trissino.
The wrought iron industry is also well established, influenced by the work of master craftsman Antonio Lora, whose workshop was located near the Chiesetta del Motto.
Agriculture remains an important part of the local economy, and livestock farming is also practised.
