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
Maròstega (Venetian)
Città di Marostica
Main square in Marostica, with chess field floor
Location of Marostica
Marostica
Location of Marostica in Italy
Marostica
Marostica (Veneto)
Coordinates: 45°45′N 11°39′E
CountryItaly
RegionVeneto
ProvinceVicenza (VI)
FrazioniCrosara, Marsan, Pradipaldo, San Luca, Valle San Floriano, Vallonara
Government
  MayorMatteo Mozzo
Area
  Total36 km2 (14 sq mi)
Elevation
103 m (338 ft)
Population
 (December 31, 2010)
  Total13,824
  Density380/km2 (990/sq mi)
DemonymMarosticensi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
36063
Dialing code0424
Patron saintSt. Simeon
WebsiteOfficial website
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