Marostica, 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.
Main square in Marostica, with chess field floor
The lower castle on Piazza degli Scacchi
The town
One side of Piazza degli Scacchi
The province of Vicenza is a province in the Veneto region of Italy. Its capital city is Vicenza.
Villa Cordellina Lombardi, the provincial seat