Marostica
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Latest page update: 25 May 2025
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By: Dion Protani
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Where to Stay
Where to Stay in Marostica
Marostica has a modest but well-established hotel offering, reflecting its character as a small historic town best known for its walled centre and the Piazza degli Scacchi. Accommodation is generally focused on comfort and convenience for exploring the town on foot, while still offering easy access to Bassano del Grappa and the Veneto hill towns nearby. The most reliable hotels receive steady feedback for cleanliness, service and practical facilities.
Among the top choices, Hotel Due Mori is the leading option in the historic centre, appreciated for its comfortable rooms, friendly hospitality and immediate access to Marostica’s main sights (€€€). Hotel Europa provides another dependable stay close to the town centre, offering well-kept rooms and reliable service with good links to nearby attractions (€€). For those seeking a hotel with a few more facilities, Bonotto Hotel Palladio in nearby Bassano del Grappa offers spacious rooms, professional service and consistently positive reviews, making it a strong alternative within easy reach of Marostica (€€€).
Among the top choices, Hotel Due Mori is the leading option in the historic centre, appreciated for its comfortable rooms, friendly hospitality and immediate access to Marostica’s main sights (€€€). Hotel Europa provides another dependable stay close to the town centre, offering well-kept rooms and reliable service with good links to nearby attractions (€€). For those seeking a hotel with a few more facilities, Bonotto Hotel Palladio in nearby Bassano del Grappa offers spacious rooms, professional service and consistently positive reviews, making it a strong alternative within easy reach of Marostica (€€€).
Where is
Where is Marostica?
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The town of Marostica is located within the Province of Vicenza and has a population of 14,038 inhabitants. It's situated around 75 kilometres north west of Venice, the regional capital of Veneto.
Standing at an elevation of 103 metres above sea level, it covers an area of 36 km². Among the nearby places of interest are Bassano del Grappa, Cittadella and Castelfranco Veneto. |
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Comune di Marostica
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Province: Vicenza
Region: Veneto Population: 14,033 (in 2024 - source) Size: 36 km² Elevation: 103 metres Close by: Bassano del Grappa, Cittadella, Castelfranco Veneto |
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Home of the Living Chess Board
Marostica is a town in the province of Vicenza, set at the foot of the Venetian Prealps. It is enclosed by medieval walls that climb the hillside to the Upper Castle, while the Lower Castle stands at the heart of the historic centre. The main square, Piazza degli Scacchi, is paved with a giant chessboard, reflecting the tradition for which Marostica is most famous.
Every two years, the living chess game is staged here, with costumed figures re-enacting a historic event from the 15th century. Beyond this spectacle, Marostica has Renaissance palaces, churches, and panoramic views from the surrounding hills, which are known for cherry orchards. Road links connect the town with Vicenza, Bassano del Grappa, and the wider Veneto plain.
Every two years, the living chess game is staged here, with costumed figures re-enacting a historic event from the 15th century. Beyond this spectacle, Marostica has Renaissance palaces, churches, and panoramic views from the surrounding hills, which are known for cherry orchards. Road links connect the town with Vicenza, Bassano del Grappa, and the wider Veneto plain.
Things to Do
Things to Do in Marostica
- Piazza degli Scacchi is the main square and one of Marostica’s most recognisable features, known for its large chessboard embedded in the paving. Every two years, the square hosts the famous Partita a Scacchi, a human chess game in medieval costume. The piazza is framed by historic buildings, including the Lower Castle, cafés, and arcades.
- Castello Inferiore (Lower Castle) stands at the southern edge of the square and dates back to the 14th century. It houses the town hall and a small museum, with rooms open to visitors and access to the inner courtyard. The castle connects to the town’s medieval walls, which rise up the hill behind the centre.
- Castello Superiore (Upper Castle) sits atop the hill and can be reached by foot via a steep trail or by road. The ruined fortress offers sweeping views over the plain and valley, and its walls link with those of the lower castle, enclosing the entire town. The site includes towers, a courtyard, and shaded picnic areas.
- Chiesa di Sant’Antonio Abate is located near the centre and features a Romanesque layout with later Baroque additions. Inside are frescoes and wooden altars, and the church plays a role in local religious celebrations. It is one of several small churches scattered through the historic area.
- Cherry Festival and Local Produce Events celebrate Marostica’s role as a regional centre for cherry growing, especially in spring and early summer. Markets, tastings, and folk events take place in and around the square, highlighting the town’s agricultural traditions and seasonal cuisine.
Tours and Activities
Marostica Tours and Activities
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Marostica Photo Gallery
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How to Get to [Place Name]
How to Get to Marostica
By Rail: Marostica does not have its own train station. The nearest station is in Bassano del Grappa, about 4 kilometres away, on the Trento–Venice line operated by Trenitalia. From Venice, trains to Bassano take around 1 hour and 10 minutes, while from Vicenza the journey is about 35 minutes. From Bassano del Grappa, Marostica can be reached in around 10 minutes by car or local bus.
By Road: Marostica is located in the province of Vicenza, near the foothills of the Asiago Plateau. From Vicenza, the distance is about 30 kilometres, with a driving time of around 40 minutes. From Venice, the journey is approximately 90 kilometres and takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes via the A4 motorway. Parking is available near the town walls and at the main gates to the historic centre.
Nearest International Airports:
By Road: Marostica is located in the province of Vicenza, near the foothills of the Asiago Plateau. From Vicenza, the distance is about 30 kilometres, with a driving time of around 40 minutes. From Venice, the journey is approximately 90 kilometres and takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes via the A4 motorway. Parking is available near the town walls and at the main gates to the historic centre.
Nearest International Airports:
- Verona Villafranca Airport: About 95 kilometres from Marostica, with a drive of around 1 hour and 30 minutes. The closest major airport, offering both domestic and international connections.
- Venice Marco Polo Airport: Approximately 95 kilometres away, with a driving time of about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Provides extensive European and intercontinental services.
- Treviso Canova Airport: Roughly 65 kilometres from Marostica, taking about 1 hour and 10 minutes by car. Serves mainly low-cost European routes.
Private Transfers
Marostica Private Transfers
A private transfer is a comfortable way to reach Marostica or travel onwards from the town, giving you a direct service without the need for train changes or navigating busy roads. You’ll be collected at your chosen point and driven directly to your destination by a professional driver.
From Marostica, Treviso Airport is about 55 km away, with a transfer time of around 1 hour. Venice Marco Polo Airport lies 85 km to the southeast, reached in about 1 hour 15 minutes, while Verona Villafranca Airport is 95 km west, taking roughly 1 hour 20 minutes. The city of Vicenza is about 30 minutes away, Padua can be reached in 1 hour, and Venice in around 1 hour 20 minutes.
To request a quote or check availability for a private transfer, just fill out the short form below and we’ll get back to you with all the details.
From Marostica, Treviso Airport is about 55 km away, with a transfer time of around 1 hour. Venice Marco Polo Airport lies 85 km to the southeast, reached in about 1 hour 15 minutes, while Verona Villafranca Airport is 95 km west, taking roughly 1 hour 20 minutes. The city of Vicenza is about 30 minutes away, Padua can be reached in 1 hour, and Venice in around 1 hour 20 minutes.
To request a quote or check availability for a private transfer, just fill out the short form below and we’ll get back to you with all the details.
