ItinerariesOne day in Montecchio Maggiore: castles, Tiepolo and a sunset dinner
A relaxed day in Montecchio Maggiore: Villa Cordellina and its Tiepolo frescoes, the walk up to the castles of Romeo and Juliet, the town museum and dinner with a view.
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Itineraries, the Romeo and Juliet castles, the Palladian villas, Vicenza in a day, food and wine, Verona and Lake Garda, and getting here.
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HistoryThe Romeo and Juliet castles: the story behind Montecchio’s towers
How two Scaliger castles above Montecchio Maggiore became linked with Romeo and Juliet: Luigi da Porto, the Montecchi and Cappelletti, and the road to Shakespeare and Verona.
Day tripsThe Palladian villas near Vicenza: which to visit and how
A guide to the villas of Palladio and his followers near Montecchio Maggiore and Vicenza: La Rotonda, Valmarana ai Nani, Villa Godi, Villa Barbaro and Villa Cordellina.
ItinerariesVicenza in a day: Palladio’s city from Montecchio Maggiore
A one-day route through Vicenza: the Basilica Palladiana, Corso Palladio, the Teatro Olimpico, Palazzo Chiericati and sunset on Monte Berico, with transport from Montecchio.
Food & drinkThe food and wine of Vicenza: what to eat and drink near Montecchio
What to eat and drink around Montecchio Maggiore: baccalà alla vicentina, bigoli, sopressa, Asiago cheese, and the wines of Gambellara, the Berici hills, Soave and Prosecco.
Day tripsVerona and Lake Garda: day trips from Montecchio Maggiore
How to visit Verona and Lake Garda from Montecchio Maggiore: Juliet’s House and the Arena, opera nights, Sirmione and its castle, and getting there by train or car.
PlanningGetting to Montecchio Maggiore by plane, train and car
How to reach Montecchio Maggiore from Verona and Venice airports, by train to Vicenza or Altavilla-Tavernelle, by bus and by car on the A4, plus tickets and tips.