Marostica
Marostica (Italian pronunciation: [maˈrɔstika]; Venetian: Maròstega [maˈɾɔsteɡa]), is a town and comune in the province of Vicenza, Veneto, northern Italy. It is mostly famous for its live chess event and for the local cherry variety.
Marostica
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Città di Marostica | |
Main square in Marostica, with chess field floor | |
Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Marostica | |
Marostica Location of Marostica in Italy Marostica Marostica (Veneto) | |
Coordinates: 45°45′N 11°39′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Veneto |
Province | Vicenza (VI) |
Frazioni | Crosara, Marsan, Pradipaldo, San Luca, Valle San Floriano, Vallonara |
Government | |
• Mayor | Matteo Mozzo |
Area | |
• Total | 36 km2 (14 sq mi) |
Elevation | 103 m (338 ft) |
Population (December 31, 2010) | |
• Total | 13,824 |
• Density | 380/km2 (990/sq mi) |
Demonym | Marosticensi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 36063 |
Dialing code | 0424 |
Patron saint | St. Simeon |
Website | Official website |
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