Marostica (Veneto)

View of Marostica and Piazza degli Scacchi

Panoramic view of Marostica and the Lower Castle

The Upper Castle of Marostica and the Walls

Marostica is a town in the province of Vicenza, Veneto, northern Italy. It is mostly famous for its living chess event and for the local cherry variety. In the second week end of September in the even-numbered year, a game of chess using live pieces is played. After the First World War, members of the local chess club began playing chess in the main square and decided to play a game of chess using people as the gamepieces.

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Food & Drink
Stefano Zamboni, founder and head brewer of Legend Kombucha
Could Kombucha be the Next Big Thing in Italy? This Veronese Brewer Thinks So.

As younger Italians become ever more curious about culinary imports such as bubble tea, avocado toast and poke bowls, is the moment right for bubbly, acerbic kombucha to break through?

Inspired Stays
Inside Violino d'Oro
Violino d’Oro: A Boutique Hotel in Venice Celebrating Italian Artistry

A new member of the Leading Hotels of the World, set in the heart of Venice, Violino d’Oro proudly showcases Italian artisanship; exploring it feels like a treasure hunt for design fans.

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People squeeze down a narrow street in Venice
Venice to Limit Large Tour Groups to Curb Overcrowding

In its latest effort to address the effects of overcrowding in the fragile city, Venice has announced that tour groups in its historic center will be capped at 25 people.

 

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Terrace at Nolinski Venezia
Nolinski Venezia: A Touch of French Opulence in Venice

Housed inside Venice’s historic Stock Exchange, Nolinski Venezia brings gorgeous design and a bit of French savoir faire to La Serenissima.

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Juniper berries in Piedmont
In Renowned Wine Regions of Italy, the Allure of Gin is Growing

In Le Langhe and beyond, increasing numbers of distillers are putting Italy on the map as a destination for the juniper-y spirit sipped by James Bond. But are they all created equal?

 

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Recipes From Veneto

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Venetian Cookies
Bussolá di Burano: Venetian Cookies

A traditional sweet of Burano, these buttery, not-too-sweet cookies have a hint of lemon and a lovely crispness. 

 

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pasta
Pasta Fit for a King: Spaghetti con Rigaglie

Who knew giblets could make something this good? Though this sauce is made of oft-discarded poultry parts, it’s a refined delicacy with deep, rich flavor. 

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pasta e fasoi
Pasta e Fasoi | Venetian Pasta e Fagioli

Wrap your hands around a bowl of pasta e fasoi, Venetian-style pasta, and bean soup, rich and nourishing and as murky as La Serenissima herself but much better-tasting.

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risi e bisi
Risi e Bisi: Venetian Rice and Peas

A beloved classic from Venice, this dish is perfect for spring when fresh peas abound and can easily be adapted for vegetarians.

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bigoli in salsa
Bigoli in salsa (Bigoli with Anchovies and Onions)

Bigoli (or bigoi in the Veneto dialect) are a thick, spaghetti-like pasta typical of the Veneto and eastern Lombardy.

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How to travel from Marco Polo Airport to the Venice Mestre train terminal?

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Buongiorno,

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Anybody has experience trying to improve the energetic rating of a condo or house? Mine is rated G (lowest) and I wonder what renovations to do first, to achieve a better energetic rating. Somebody suggested adding a "wall" in front of the wall that faces the outside.

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