Castle Bellaguardia (called "Castle of Juliet") rises at an altitude of 254 meters and is about 300 meters away from one more castle Castello della Villa (called "Castle of Romeo").…
HISTORICAL COMMEMORATION AND COMBAT REENACTMENT Each year on the 1st of May at the Castles of Giulietta and Romeo in Montecchio Maggiore a fifteenth-century village revives animated by a large…
HISTORIC MONUMENTS IN MONTECCHIO MAGGIORE Montecchio Maggiore in the province of Vicenza is defined by a series of monuments of high historical value, narrating stories of great personalities like the…
LE PRIARE NATURALISTIC AREA The complex of underground quarries Le Priare is located just below Bellaguardia Castle (Castle or Giulietta). Its history is related to the construction of local fortifications.…
ITINERARIES AND EXCURSIONS IN MONTECCHIO MAGGIORE The territory of Montecchio perfectly blends the variety of outdoor activities immersed in nature such as walking, hiking, picnics and long walks. All the…
MUSEUMS IN MONTECCHIO MAGGIORE Collection of Museums in Montecchio Maggiore will enhance curiosity of the most experienced travelers. You may start with local museum of natural sciences "G. Zannato" composed…
EVENTS IN MONTECCHIO MAGGIORE Rich program of events in Montecchio Maggiore is opened with "the Faida" - a historical event organized every year on 1st may, bringing together locals and…