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Marostica, Italy

cover photo by Japandrea

Location added by MatteoB

The information about this location have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator.

Rank : 7.3 (average on 3 votes)

Coordinates : 45.745628, 11.655240 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : The square castle that acts as a scenic backdrop to the game of chess is one of the most beautiful and evocative of the Veneto. Porticoed on three sides, there is accessed through the fourteenth century castle lower. Behind him, on the hill, overlooking the historic city and the village the castle top, with two rows of walls, the so-called bridles, that embrace. A majestic city walls, and just recently was reopened almost entirely, so that you can go in large part, by climbing up to the castle top. Alternatively, a short but fairly steep path allow to reach the top, where you can enjoy an unusual view of the city and on the board.

Recommended equipment : Even a smartphone is enough!

Best months : All year although in spring summer climate is milder decisamete and the evenings are much more pleasant.

How to get there : By car from Venice: Follow the A4 towards Milan. After the exit of Grisignano di Zocco take the A31 "Valdastico" direction Piovene Rocchette. Exit Dueville and follow SS 248 Marosticana-Schiavonesca towards Marostica; for Breganze after the bridge over the river Astico at the roundabout turn left towards Breganze.In drive from Milan: Follow the A4 motorway to Venice. After the toll booth east of Vicenza take the A31 "Valdastico" direction Piovene Rocchette. Exit Dueville and follow SS 248 Marosticana-Schiavonesca towards Marostica; for Breganze after the bridge over the river Astico at the roundabout turn left towards Breganze.In drive from Padua: Proceed along the SS 47 towards Bassano del Grappa, then follow the signs for Marostica and Breganze.In drive from Trento and Bolzano: Proceed along SS 47 "Valsugana" towards Bassano del Grappa, then follow the signs for Marostica and Breganze.

Visits : Castle inferiore.Castello superiore.Mura and doors of the town castello.Visita free. Car park very often for a fee.

Notes : Marostica is a town of 13,894 inhabitants in the province of Vicenza, located at the foot of the Plateau of Asiago.È known around the world for the chess game that takes place every two years (even years) with live people in the town square, in second weekend of September is a tradition started in 1923 and you want inspired by an event in 1454, although there is no historical evidence. This historic event, the town of Vicenza is also nicknamed "the city of chess" .Marostica is also famous for the production of Marostica cherries, product or geographical indication.

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