Beautiful square in this small town just west of Bassano and north of Vicenza. The square has cafes surrounding it and nice views of the castle on the hills. Definitely worth a stop. Parking nearby.

The old castle town of Marostica is possibly my favorite castle town I've seen. The giant chess board in the square is unique and has an interesting story and the whole town is beautiful without feeling like a tourist trap like some other places. The view from the castle that is up the hill is fantastic especially looking towards the mountains instead of the city, and if you can't make the hike there's a road that leads up to the upper castle. If love to come back when they do they're medieval reenactment of the story of the chess board.

The old castle and giant chess board at ten square add to the scene.... Looks dramatically pleasent... The plaza tells its own story... Amazing experience..

The heart of Marostica, a beautiful square with Palazzo Doglione on one side and the Lower Castle on the other - with the famous chessboard obviously in the middle. The Upper Castle towers overhead. I was there at Christmas, and there was an ice-skating rink, Christmas tree, etc.

As always, a nice visit. However, today it was busy. We usually go there for a nice coffee outdoors or lunch around the castle.

Marostica is an ancient city with so much history behind it and is valued by its political administration and promoted in an excellent way.

Amazing. However would be nicer to have chess pieces for more than 1 out of the 4 free boards.

The 14th-century castle towers above Marostica with great views of the town. You can drive there or enjoy the steep walk up. Well worth it for the walk and the view - but watch out that the castle itself cannot be visited.

Views are unmissable. You can either access by a car to the top, or walking. Is quite high but you can see all the views of the city and the bottom castle (castello inferiore). The castle was built in 1312 Inside the castle there is a restaurant. I recommend the walk if you can.

Marostica is great place and old Castel have a great view to the all city in area. In Castel go whit car or by walking up. Recomedation 💟💗

Place looks amazing from the outside, unfortunately we came on Monday and even though it’s supposed to be open is closed.

Wonderful place to viait and have a such beautiful view!

Online info said it was open but once we hiked up there we found out it was only open on weekends

It a common stop and a must visit for all my clients! Charming place, full of history in Veneto area !

(Translated by Google) It is the main square of Marostica. Here, every two years the costume chess match takes place. The lower castle, the Doglione (originally a medieval fortress) and two rows of porticoes with shops, restaurants and bars overlook the square. (Original) È la piazza principale di Marostica. Qui, ogni due anni si svolge la partita a scacchi in costume. Sulla piazza si affaccia il castello inferiore, il Doglione (in origine era una fortezza medievale) e due file di portici con negozi, ristoranti e bar.

(Translated by Google) The castle square of Marostica in the province of Vicenza, famous because every year a game of chess is played there with living pawns/characters strictly in period costume. (Original) La piazza castello di Marostica in provincia di Vicenza, famosa perché ogni anno vi si gioca una partita a scacchi con pedine/personaggi viventi rigorosamente in costume d'epoca.

(Translated by Google) A destination to include in your itinerary if you pass through the Bassano area, to admire a unique square of its kind ✨ (Original) Una meta da includere nel proprio itinerario se si passa nella zona di Bassano, per poter ammirare una piazza unica nel suo genere ✨

(Translated by Google) Very large compared to the size of the town, with the famous chessboard in the centre. In summer there are several places all around it with outdoor chairs and tables. (Original) Grandissima rispetto alle dimensioni del paese, con al centro la famosa scacchiera. D’estate vi sono diversi locali tutto intorno ad essa con sedie e tavoli esterni.

(Translated by Google) A wonderful historic square (Original) Una piazza storica meravigliosa

(Translated by Google) Very nice town to visit within the Scaliger walls. The walk that leads to the remains of the upper castle is beautiful, although challenging (better to have comfortable shoes!). Nice little places to have an aperitif and where to eat on the square or in the immediate vicinity. Worth going back (Original) Cittadina molto carina da visitare entro le mura scaligere. Bella la passeggiata che porta ai resti del castello superiore, anche se impegnativa (meglio avere scarpe comode!). Bei localini dove fare aperitivo e dove mangiare sulla piazza o nelle immediate vicinanze. Merita di tornarci

(Translated by Google) One of the most beautiful squares in the world 😍 (Original) Una delle Piazze più belle del mondo 😍

The ticket is 8€. It’s mainly for the view because the exhibition is not up to date and could be improved. If you want to take nice pictures of the chess board piazza you need to visit this castle

A great place to visit! They even speak English in the information office so that's great for foreigners! The castle is beautiful and the city is fun.

Well preserved medieval castle, features a small museum about the biannual chess festivities, costumes, photographs of the event. Nice views from the top overlooking the town square and the upper castle

Wow amazing castle in old italian town

Beautiful exhibition with translations in English.

The pleasant 14th-century Castello Inferiore (Lower Castle) takes up one side of the central square in Marostica, and can be visited.

The lower castle has been renovated and its tower can now be visited by climbing steep stairs to the walk around inner ramparts. There is also a very nice large room located just below the ramparts which now houses Marostica's collection of Medieval armory and costumes used in the live chess game. Very worthwhile!

12th or 13th-century building with bell tower, it was once a tax-collecting office and is now a bank. On the opposite side of the square from the Lower Castle.

(Translated by Google) The original construction was from the period of Venetian rule, around the 15th century. It was also called "Rocca di Mezzo". It was an important legal headquarters (here was the seat of the Podestà and the Council of Thirty met, which managed the laws of the city...), administrative headquarters (it was also the seat of the pawn shop, public auctions and notarial deeds) and military headquarters (there was the armory...). In the 19th century it was renovated, but lost much of its medieval appearance. It was then purchased by the Banca Popolare di Marostica (of which, today it is the administrative headquarters...) and first demolished because it was unsafe and then rebuilt in 1930, with its current form. (Original) La costruzione originaria era del periodo del dominio veneziano, attorno al XV secolo. Era chiamata anche "Rocca di Mezzo". Era un'importante sede giuridica ( qui era la sede del Podestà e si riuniva il Consiglio dei Trenta, che gestiva le leggi della città...), amministrativa ( era anche la sede del Monte dei pegni, delle aste pubbliche e dei rogiti notarili ) e militare ( c'era l'armeria ...). Nell'Ottocento venne ristrutturato, perdendo però molto del suo aspetto medievale. Fu poi acquistato dalla Banca Popolare di Marostica ( di cui, oggi è la sede amministrativa..) e prima abbattuto perché pericolante e poi ricostruito nel 1930, con la forma attuale.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful building in the heart of Marostica, it is located in the famous chess square where, every other year (in even years), in the second weekend of September the story of the daughter of the Castellan of Marostica and the two young men Rinaldo d'Angarano and Vieri da Vallonara who compete for the hand of the beautiful Lionora. On the other side of the square stands the lower castle. (Original) Bel palazzo nel cuore di Marostica si trova nella famosa piazza degli scacchi dove, ad anni alterni (negli anni pari), nel secondo week-end di settembre viene rievocata la vicenda della figlia del Castellano di Marostica e dei due giovani Rinaldo d’Angarano e Vieri da Vallonara che si contendono la mano della bella Lionora. Dall'altro lato della piazza sorge il castello inferiore .

(Translated by Google) Palazzo Doglione has always been the nerve center of the city's management and administrative activities until 1924, when the Banca Popolare di Marostica became its owner. Since 2015, the Territory Bank has been incorporated into the Volksbank People's Bank, currently the owner. The Doglione that we see is the one rebuilt in the form of a rectangular palace, where two large floors develop above a loggia with large round arches. (Original) Palazzo Doglione è sempre stato il centro nevralgico delle attività gestionali e amministrative della città fino al 1924 anno in cui la Banca Popolare di Marostica ne divenne proprietaria. Dal 2015 anno la Banca del territorio viene incorporata dalla Banca Popolare 'Volksbank', attualmente proprietaria. Il Doglione che vediamo è quello ricostruito sotto forma di un palazzo rettangolare, dove sopra un loggiato a grandi archi a tutto sesto si sviluppano due piani di grandi dimensioni.

(Translated by Google) The Doglione palace, now home to a bank, is located on the chess square, in front of the Lower Castle. (Original) Il palazzo Doglione , oggi sede di una banca, si trova sulla piazza degli scacchi, di fronte al Castello Inferiore.

(Translated by Google) The doglione was a toll booth where duties were paid for incoming and outgoing goods. (Original) Il doglione era un casello dove si pagavano i dazi per le merci in entrata e in uscita..

(Translated by Google) ...it's Sunday morning!!...Marostica!!..Crowded square and even the market is held!!...we are here in the historic center!!...it frames the famous Piazza degli Scacchi in Marostica!!...it's the Palazzo del Doglione !!… beautiful architecture with a rectangular shape and a crenelated tower!!… with the bell opening you can also see an important sundial!!… it is said that it was built on a pre-existing structure!!… in this Palace there were various offices and institutions over time!!...but nowadays it is the administrative and management headquarters of the Banca Popolare di Marostica!!...it is said that inside the large meeting room you can admire a large work in ceramic panels !!…definitely worth seeing!!… (Original) …è domenica mattina!!…Marostica!!..Piazza affollata e si tien pure il mercato!!…siamo qui in pieno centro storico!!…fa da cornice alla famosissima Piazza degli Scacchi a Marostica!!…è il Palazzo del Doglione!!…bella architettura con forma rettangolare e con una torre merlata!!…con l’apertura campanaria si può vedere anche un importante meridiana!!…si dice che sia stato costruito su una struttura preesistente!!…in questa Palazzo ci sono stati vari uffici e istituzioni nel corso del tempo!!…ma ai giorni nostri è la sede amministrativa e direzionale della Banca Popolare di Marostica!!….si dice che all’interno nella grande sala delle riunioni si può ammirare una grande opera in pannelli di ceramica!!…da vedere sicuramente!!…

It is probably one of the few Osteria's that are still carrying the old vintage vibe. Great atmosphere , amazing food, Pasta must try, good tiramisu and other appetizers. Friendly and professional staff very kind. Overall a great authentic experience of a vintage italian style restaurant and cuisine. Highly recommended if you're around this area. Make sure to call up and have your reservation as this place is usually crowded.

We found the restaurant on google maps and had to try it. Best food i‘ve had during my travel through italy. Homemade specialtys with such a good taste. They also sell some of their homemade delicacies for take away. Also great service , nice and friendly waitresses, lovely atmosphere and good prices. It’s definitely worth it to visit Osteria Madonnetta. We will be back - for sure!

Very good restaurant. There was an English menu and English speaking waiter in the restaurant. I ordered the meatball noodles and the roast beef. Both has been delicious. Service was fast and friendly.

A fantastic restauran, a classic BIB gourmand in Michelin. Local favorite dishes done in simple family style. Delicious and very well priced. You can find here all the famous dishes of the region the veal liver, tripe, cod. Not so big portions so you can have 3 course and will pay a reasonable price. Good wine list and a lovely small town to walk in .

A beautiful and traditional restaurant. I loved everything about it. Highly recommended.

A little side on street in the center of Marostica enchanting square. Typically the regional dishes and the seasonal ingredients from their own garden. Very good wine list.

Super place. Very authentic (Veneto) dishes. Local ingredients and traditional dishes. Great service, they speak English and they are very nice. They offer us to try something (baccalà alla vicentina) before ordering it since it could be pretty strong taste. And the let us try the wine in combination. Very honest price for the quality and the service offered. Nice location with a nice outdoor patio, in September/October still warm enough to eat outside. Nice wine list Booking suggested

Amazing location, friendly staff and great place!! Pizzas were good, really tasty, but they are really thin and crunchy. Next time I would try to ask for a thicker one, might be even better 😄 the tiramisù was delicious!! Prices are a bit higher than average.

Great place with awesome food.

Good food and plenty of choice in a beautiful setting two minutes from Marostica town centre. Friendly staff.

I'd recommend three specific places in and around Marostica for Pizza and this is one. But they also do much more than pizza.

Eat indoors or outdoors in their amazing establishment or garden area. Children are allowed to run around on the grass and it certainly is clean and well groomed. Dogs are allowed which is always a pleasure for our four legged friends! The service is fast and impeccable. Food is fresh and delicious. Yes, they even serve pizza's with fruit! Oh, there is plenty of parking but get there early if you're wearing high-heeled shoes ladies. Visit the bathrooms for amazing mix-match artistic styled tiles. You should at least pop in to wash your hands before your meal! ENJOY!!!

An amazing place the staff are very nice and the food is delicious if you want your table out on the garden you have to reserve it but I highly recommended this place

This was recommended by our BNB host and he was right. The pizzas were fantastic and the service top-notch. We didn't have reservations but we arrived just as they opened so they went ahead and gave us a table. I think they were being merciful; I butchered what little Italian I know and the host immediately handed us English language menus. If you're visiting this area, Lunaelaltro is a must-do.

I had the pleasure of dining at La Rosina, and it was a great experience. Nestled in the beautiful hills of Marostica, the restaurant offers not just amazing food but also breathtaking views that perfectly set the mood for a delightful evening. The dinner was exceptional. The flavors were well-balanced and showcased the best of local ingredients.

I've gone to this place for 15 years and it's always been top notch. Beautiful views and area. Food is very tasty, changes with the season, wines are reasonably priced and very good. Great service.

Beautiful location and delicious food. The menu was seasonal, fresh, flavorful and beautifully presented. We enjoyed a lovely, relaxing lunch. Highly recommend!

A true hidden gem nestled above the most beautiful part of Italy, time your stay for the cherry festival!

Incredible view! Lovely and cute room! Only the breakfast was a bit modest ))

Great food and amazing service! The staff is very friendly and helpful. The ambience is also very nice. Overall a five star experience. Would 100% recommend this restaurant for a lovely dinner 😊

Thia Hotel and restaurant are very special. The view from the room is spetacular.

Super really cool place. Very nice staff. Food was good and lovely very cool place inside with many memories. Defo a place to try

We found this restaurant completely by accident and so happy we did. Fantastic cosy restaurant. Made to feel at home by amazing owners. Food is wonderful and house wine is brilliant. Highly recommended.

We were 5 Scandinavians - 2 adults and 3 kids. We were greeted by the owner who is very nice. The food was delicious and our waiter was very helpful and friendly. The negative came when we tried to pay the bill. The man behind the desk was very rude. He ignores us and took payments from other people who came after we did. When we were finally the only one left he told us the cost in Italian and we tried to understand. He never looked me in the eye and just seemed very annoyed that we were there. It was a mixed experience. If it wasn't for the rude man at the desk we would have loved everything.

Wonderful atmosphere. Friendly staff, and a wonderful menu. Delicious as always, have come here 3 times in the last 15 years and have always had a great meal, from Salad, Pizza to Pasta! Highly recommended.

Most delicious meal I've had in Italy. Wonderful location in beautiful piazza. Unpretentious. Great atmosphere. Good value. We will be back, for certain.

Food is incredible and the owner is a celebrity (singer). He has pictures of him travelling around the world and with important people like the Pope, Diego Maradona, Paolo Rossi, etc ..I had the Ox tail and wow!!!

Excellent pizza, great service. The off-menu specials are often spectacular. The grilled salami with radicchio and the pumpkin ravioli come highly recommended!

Best Prosecco I ever had and foods are also wonderful!

The food doesn't just taste good - it looks wonderful too. I rolled up with no reservation and eventually opted for cuttlefish - which I'd never had before and wasn't even on the menu. It tasted as good as it looks. Excellent salad too. And before that little lot I'd had a great risotto!

Excellent food, and lovely location, just around the corner from the chess square. Quiet and personable, good service and quick delivery.

The menu here changes to suit the seasons and is always delicious and authentic Italian food. Great views of the square also. We had pumpkin gnocchi followed by the beef secondi plate which was amazing! Great wines also!

Good looking place, great food, more than fair prices... I hugely recommended it.

Fantastic restaurant! Absolutely the best food in the area.

Excellent service and food! Best "bigoli all'anatra" eaten in the area.