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Outdoor Venue for the Living Chess Game in Marostica, Vi

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About Piazza Castello Marostica

Welcome to Piazza Castello Marostica, the historic outdoor square in Marostica, Vicenza, Veneto. Known for its central marble chessboard and the dramatic Marostica Living Chess Game, this expansive venue holds approximately 3,600 numbered seats for spectators during the annual show. The square is flanked by the Castello Inferiore and surrounding porticoes, creating a dramatic backdrop for performances and community events. Tickets for the Living Chess Game are sold through the official Marostica Scacchi site. Below you'll find practical details to help you plan your visit, including seating info, parking and transport, accommodations, and nearby dining options.

Whether you’re attending the biennial Living Chess Game in September or visiting for other events like Marostica Ice in winter, we’ve got you covered with insider tips to secure your seats and navigate the venue like a local. If you’re planning a trip, consider nearby hotels inside the medieval walls or conveniently located options nearby, and explore affiliate dining partners to make the most of your visit to this iconic Veneto location.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: Piazza degli Scacchi (also known as Piazza Castello Umberto I) in Marostica, Vicenza, Veneto, Italy.
  • Capacity: approximately 3,600 numbered seats for the Marostica Human Chess Game.
  • Venue type: large outdoor square with a central marble chessboard, flanked by Castello Inferiore and surrounding porticoes.
  • Address: Piazza Castello 1, 36063 Marostica VI, Italy.
  • Ticketing: tickets for the Living Chess Game are sold via the official Marostica Scacchi site.
  • Parking: multiple lots nearby (Piazzale Rimembranze, Ex Ospedale, IV Novembre, Monte Grappa) with 24/7 access and regionally varying fees.
  • Transit: served by SVT buses from Vicenza Autostazione (examples include E05, 1005 routes); typical journeys ~30–40 minutes.
  • Nearby hotels: examples include Hotel Due Mori (inside the medieval walls) and other options like Hotel Europa nearby.
  • Notable events: the Marostica Living Chess Game, staged every two years in September with 650+ performers and four evening performances; the site also hosts events like Marostica Ice (Marostica on Ice) in winter.