Famous for its castles, which inspired the novel by Luigi Da Porto—the story that later influenced Shakespeare’s timeless play, Romeo and Juliet.
Distance from Caserma Ederle: 25 km (15.5 mi.) 22 minutes
Distance from Del Din: 15 km (9.3 mi.) 24 minutes
Distance from Caserma Miotto: 20 km (12.4 mi.) 27 minutes
Comune's Website ⚠
Comune di Montecchio Maggiore
Via Roma, 5
36075 Montecchio Maggiore
Pro Loco's Website ⚠
Pro Loco Montecchio Maggiore
Via dei Trozi, 2
36075 Alte (Montecchio Maggiore)
A Pro Loco is a grass-roots organization that promotes a particular place. Its purpose is to organize, finance, advertise and operate local events.
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Inhabitants are called Montecchiani
Population: 23,627
Hamlets that belong to Montecchio Maggiore: Alte Ceccato, Santissima Trinità, Sant’Urbano, Valdimolino
Sister Cities: Alton (England); Passau (Germany)
Annual Festivals and Sagre (Sagras)
Children’s Carnevale, masked floats parade through the streets of the town
takes place in February.
The Feud (la Faida)
this renowned event, held at the Castles of Romeo and Juliet, brings the Middle Ages to life, reenacting the famous rivalry of the Capuleti and Montecchi families. Experience a thrilling atmosphere with ancient weapon displays, traditional food rarely found today, and an unforgettable step back in time.
6 nights of entertainment at the Santissima Trinità Festival (Sagra della Santissima Trinità)
takes place at the end of May.
San Paolo Festival, maccheroni all’amatriciana specialty (festa di San Paolo)
takes place in Alte Ceccato at the end of June.
Montecchio Marittima Beach Party
five evenings of pure fun with music, drinks, street food – takes place at the end of July.
Santa Maria di Loreto Festival (sagra di Santa Maria di Loreto)
takes place in Valdimolino in the middle of September.
Polenta e Scopeton Festival
the undisputed dish of the event will be polenta, prepared according to the traditional recipe and served in two versions: with the classic scopeton (sardine), or toasted with smoked herring. A dish that warms the heart and satisfies the palate – takes place in October.
Santa Eurosia Festival, Tyrolean specialties and Oktoberfest
takes place in Sant’Urbano around the middle of October.
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Attractions
Le Alte Bowling – Family Entertainment Center
Archeological and Natural Sciences Museum “G. Zannato”
Armed Forces Museum 1914-1945 (Museo delle Forze Armate)
Thousands of relics are on display at the Museum, telling the story of the two World Wars from different perspectives. The Air Force and Navy Rooms are themed and tell the story of these two military branches and their connection to the Territory. The Vehicle and Artillery Parks provide a greater understanding of the development of the vehicles and armaments, while the 1914-45 itinerary takes you on a journey from the outbreak of the Great War to the Liberation.
Via del Lavoro, 66
36075 Montecchio Maggiore
The Bisazza Foundation for Design and Contemporary Architecture – Art Museum
The Caves - le Priare
The complex of underground quarries is located on the top of the hill ridge of Montecchio Maggiore, just below the Bellaguardia Castle (Juliet’s castle).
Via Castelli 4 Martiri
36075 Montecchio Maggiore
Public Library
Via San Bernardino, 12
36075 Montecchio Maggiore
Romeo and Juliet’s Castles – Bellaguardia (Juliet’s) and della Villa (Romeo’s) Castles
San Pietro Apostolo Church
Corso G. Matteotti, 66
36075 Montecchio Maggiore
Santa Maria and San Vitale Church
Via Passau, 14
36075 Montecchio Maggiore
San Valentino Church
Via San Valentino
36075 Montecchio Maggiore
Town Market
On Friday mornings, visitors can explore the local street market in Montecchio Maggiore, which features a diverse selection of regional products, including flowers, clothing, shoes, food, fruits and vegetables, household items, textiles, and more.
Villa Cordellina Lombardi
Schools
Scuole dell’Infanzia (kindergartens)
Fondazione Dott. Giovanni Dolcetta
Via Lorenzoni, 4
36075 Montecchio Maggiore
Tel: +390444696189
Hans Christian Andersen
Via Monte Grappa, 21
36075 Montecchio Maggiore
Tel: +390444699602
Jean Piaget
Piazza Collodi, 1
36075 Montecchio Maggiore
Tel: +390444699887
Maraga
Via Riosecco, 19
36075 Sant’Urbano (Montecchio Maggiore)
Tel: +390444607106
Rodari
Via Veneto, 10
36015 Montecchio Maggiore
Tel: +390444695556
Pietro Ceccato
Via Galvani, 50
36075 Montecchio Maggiore
Tel: +390444696253
Sant’Agnese
Via Valdimolino, 16
36075 Valdimolino (Montecchio Maggiore)
Tel: +390444607076
Suore Murialdine di San Giuseppe
Via Pieve, 25
Montecchio Maggiore
Tel: +390444696353
Scuole Primarie (elementary schools)
Alessandro Manzoni
Via Lorenzoni, 2
36075 Montecchio Maggiore
Tel: +390444696076
Don Lorenzo Milani
Via Circonvallazione, 40
36075 Montecchio Maggiore
Tel: +390444699188
San Francesco
Via Veneto, 12
36075 Montecchio Maggiore
Tel: +390444698142
Zanella
Via Archimede, 38
36075 Montecchio Maggiore
Tel: +390444696433
Scuole Secondarie di primo grado (middle schools)
Anna Frank
Via Zannato, 5
36075 Montecchio Maggiore
Tel: +390444696375
Leone XIII
Via Murialdo, 29
36075 Montecchio Maggiore
Tel: +39044400696019
Marco Polo
Via Tagliamento, 15
36075 Montecchio Maggiore
Tel: +390444698657
Scuola Secondaria di secondo grado (high school)
Music Schools
Officine Limoni
Sport & Fitness
BALLET & DANCE
EtraDanza
Via Nogara, 36
36075 Montecchio Maggiore
Tel: +390444490882; +393407945833
E20danza
Via De Gasperi, 22
36075 Montecchio Maggiore
Tel: +393293092556
Snap ASD
Via Nogara Vecchia, 16
36075 Montecchio Maggiore
Tel: +393492532855
HORSEBACK RIDING
Centro Equestre Stangoni ASD
Via Selva Alta, 15
36075 Montecchio Maggiore
Tel: +393470328300
Horse Club Boschetto
Via Canova Inferiore, 13/1
36075 Montecchio Maggiore
Tel: +393382800618
GYMS & SWIMMING POOLS
Gymnasium Montecchio
Piazza Giovanni Carli, 11
36075 Montecchio Maggiore
Tel: +390444694950
Max Fitness Center (gym, swimming pool, and rehabilitation center)
Viale Trieste, 89
36075 Montecchio Maggiore
Tel. +390444490949
Vita Palestra Sociale
Via Mascagni, 5/c
36075 Montecchio Maggiore
Tel: +390444492281; +393496295495
SOCCER
VOLLEYBALL
BASKETBALL
Tigers Montecchio Maggiore
Via Del Vigo, 11
36045 Montecchio Maggiore
Tel: +390444602099
Tigers' Facebook page ⚠
TENNIS
RUGBY
Pets
VETERINARY TREATMENT FACILITIES
Centro Veterinario Montecchio
Via Generale Dalla Chiesa, 31
36075 Montecchio Maggiore
Tel: +390444490223
Urgent Line 24hr: +393355621027
DOG PARKS (AREA SGAMBAMENTO CANI)
Via Antonio Giuriolo, 6
36075 Montecchio Maggiore