To Visit From the plain to the Asiago Plateau along the transhumance paths
The route is characterized by a variety of environments visitors can experience, especially in the upper part (Erta uphill), which is the very area where the most beautiful views can be admired, having the impression of almost being in the mountains - it is no surprise that the route largely follows CAI (Italian Alpine Club) trail n. 800.
Cherry trees here are not as abundant as in other hills: the local calcareous soil is not suitable for this cultivation as is clayey soil. On the other hand, the cultivation of olive trees is becoming very widespread. Along the way, down from Contrà Turchia towards Crosara, visitors can walk along the ancient path Sentiero del Sejo , also known as the ancient Roman road. This is one of the main and oldest tracks of the flock road used for transhumance, Arzeron della Regina, that flocks and herds traveled up and down to/from the mountain pastures in the Asiago Plateau. The route then continues southwards along the banks of the Longhella stream (where a cycling lane runs today), up to Nove and until Padua.
Average duration: 5 h
Length: 16 km
Difference in height: 580 mt
Accessibility: asphalt road - path
Set off from Campo Marzio taking via Due Rogge and walk up to Piazza Ortigara. A route sign on the underpass side invites you to take via Convento. Where the road branches off, turn right into via Maggiore Morello and walk as far as the bicycle-pedestrian track that flanks the Loghella stream and safely leads to Vallonara.
Look north and south to appreciate the suggestive hilly crown giving a view over the former Monastery of San Fabiano e San Sebastiano on the Pauso hill and the Castello Superiore (Upper Castle) on the Pausolino Hill, the hills of Roveredo Basso and San Luca, with the Crosara pass in the background to the west and the Southern slope of the Asiago Plateau.
At the end of the bicycle-pedestrian track, turn right into Vallonara. Cross the Rameston main road and walk past the elementary school and the sports field. At the cemetery, on the left, take the CAI trail no. 800 uphill, which is known as “Sentiero del Sette” because of its characteristic winding ascent. It is an ancient way of communication to the Asiago Plateau through Tortima. Once at the asphalt road that goes to Valle San Floriano, cross it and continue straight ahead on the path that leads to Capitelli, with its beautiful Sanctuary.
The ascent continues through the wood until a point where a brief detour on the right goes downhill to the bottom of the valley in order to see the ancient wash basins of Contrà Campi. After the visit, go back to
the main route and continue uphill along the winding path until the parking area of the La Rondinella restaurant in Tortima. From here, turn left on an asphalt road and follow the signs to Contrà Busa, Contrà Alto and Contrà Boffi. This stretch of route is particularly panoramic: enjoy the view upon the flat land with the Euganei hills, the Berici hills and the Piccole Dolomiti (lit. Small Dolomites, i.e. Pre-Alps of the province of Vicenza) in the background. When in Contrà Boffi, turn right. The path goes into the wood and comes out of it in Contrà Turchia. Past the bridge, turn left to take the road known as Strada del Sejo or the ancient Roman road to Crosara. At the centre of Crosara turn right through a narrow passage and take via Caribollo: walk on an asphalt road until Vallonara. Once here, take the bicycle-pedestrian lane at the end of which via Maggiore Morello is on the right. It will only take a few minute walk to reach Piazza Ortigara and then Campo Marzio.
The hilly environment described here offers a remarkable variety of natural features that shape the landscape, including the morphology, the vegetation and the presence of human activities.
Along the part of the route that goes from Vallonara to the hilly hamlets of Capitelli, Campi and Pianari you have several suggestive views that open up towards the flat land. The numerous terraces and isolated cottages that dot the mountain slope are just as interesting. You come across meadows as well as small areas of olive tree and vine cultivation, isolated cherry trees, often surrounded by valley floor thickets with the characteristic hilly broad-leaved plants.
Walking from Contrà Pianari to Tortima along the “Sentiero del Sette” path you start to notice more spontaneous vegetation, typical for a chalky, less humid soil, due to the presence of many rock outcrops and the declivity of the hill that hardly retains water. A thicket of black or Austrian pines characterizes the setting in a distinctive way.
Generally, woody and shrub-like vegetation grows more on the lower part of the route, while on the slope of the Asiago Plateau it is often difficult for it to develop. The meadows and the undergrowth are relatively rich in herbaceous species with interesting flowers. If you wish to recognize them all, you definitely need the assistance of a botany pocket guide. It is therefore advisable to start with the most common and eye-catching species. Observation of the various types of meadows will help you notice that the flowers partially vary from one meadow to another: different species grow in sunny and in shady meadows, in dry and in wet meadows, in rocky and in mown meadows. In the spring, all the meadows show a massive flowering of dandelions, while the less widespread and inconspicuous wild orchids show up with uniquely beautiful flowers.
In the higher part of the route, along the hamlets of Tortima, you can immediately notice a change in the landscape. The maximum bending of the “knee-shaped fold” has been reached: it is an age-old geological phenomenon that emphasizes the beginning of the Asiago Plateau. You may correctly state that you are in the mountains here as the conventional altitude for a mountain is set at more than 600 meters above sea level. Meadows and hedges mainly characterize the route stretch from Tortima to Contrà Boffi and the view becomes more open.
On the unpaved stretch of the route going downhill until the valley floor, the landscape is completely different, above all because of relatively high humidity. The same applies along La Pria Lunga or Cassoni path (Strada del Sejo), because most of it travels through the mixed broad-leaved underbrush until it reaches Crosara.
From here to Vallonara, the asphalt road descends among shady and wet thickets and more or less cultivated meadows. The rocks in this stretch are not mainly calcareous (they contain sandstone, for instance), the soil is therefore wetter and the vegetation is abundant and varied, but it is not, however, very different from other hilly areas. Some old chestnut trees will strike your eyes on the way because of their impressiveness.
In this route
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Campo marzio
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Ecomuseum of straw and peasant tradition
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Military transit command post of the first world war
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Sejo path or roman road
Accomodation
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Hotel
Hotel Europa
Viale Stazione, 5/A 36063 Marostica (VI)
Tel.: 0424 77842
Email: info@hoteleuropa.biz
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Yes
Free
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Hotel Due Mori
Corso Mazzini, 73/75 36063 Marostica (VI)
Email: info@duemori.it
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Yes
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Tourist apartments
Beewell Italy
Via Colpi Pivotti, 12 36063 Marostica (VI)
Tel.: 339 8025115
Email: beewell@omnialegno.it
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Yes
Yes
Additional activities:
Visit to the apiary
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Tourist apartments
Villa Cecchin Guesthouse
Via Gianni Cecchin, 69, 36063, Marostica (VI)
Tel.: 324 0848416
Email: info@villacecchin.it
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2
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Tourist apartments
Suite Parolin
Corso Mazzini,142/2 Marostica (VI)
Tel.: 0424 73351
Email: alessandrocrestan@gmail.com
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4
Free
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Tourist apartments
Fattoria Togo Negro
Via Caribollo, 81 Marostica (VI)
Tel.: 347 9098100
Email: cgarioni@hotmail.com
https://togonegro.business.site/
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8
Free
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Tourist apartments
Campana Suites
Viale Stazione, 32 Marostica (VI)
Tel.: 392 6994859
Email: info@campanasuites.it
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9
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Bed & Breakfast
Artemisia
Via Cerini 16 - Crosara, 36063, Marostica (VI)
Tel.: 0424 702485 / 3488192960
Email: infobbartemisia@gmail.com
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4
Yes
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Bed&Breakfast
Marostica
Via Camplani, 60 Marostica (VI)
Tel.: 339 2319547
Email: info@bbmarostica.com
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6
No
Free
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Bed&Breakfast
A Casa mia
Via Ca' Brusà, 23 Marostica (VI)
Tel.: 328 7668603
Email: info@bbacasamia.com
3
7
No
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Bed&Breakfast
Da Viky
Via Mantegna, 12 Marostica (VI)
Tel.: 328 972719 - 348 2607824
Email: info@bebdaviky.com
3
7
No
Free
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Bed&Breakfast
Borgo Castello
Via C.Battisti, 15 Marostica (VI)
Tel.: 347 4483241
Email: silvia@borgocastello.com
3
7
No
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Bed&Breakfast
Da Toi
Via Sisemol, 37 Marostica (VI)
Tel.: 0424 702026
Email: posta@bbdatoi.it
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4
Yes
Free
Additional activities:
Trattoria
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Bed&Breakfast
Retrò
Via Ravenne, 36 Marostica (VI)
Tel.: 0424 819361 o 339 3935165
Email: cristina.polita@libero.it - p71cristina@gmail.com
http://www.bedandbreakfast.it/it/
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4
No
Yes
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Bed&Breakfast
Su al Castello
Via Cansignorio della Scala, 4 Marostica (VI)
Tel.: 393 3131082
Email: sualcastello@gmail.com
Yes
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Rooms for rent
Locanda Valbella
Via Val Bella Alta, 18 Marostica 36063, (VI)
Tel.: 0424 780377
Email: info@allangelodoro.it
http://www.paesionline.it/italia/bed-and-breakfast-marostica/bed_and_breakfast_in_collina
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9
Additional activities:
Trattoria
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Bed&Breakfast
In Collina
Via Val Bella Alta, 15 Marostica (VI)
Tel.: 0424 471239 - cell. 339 2052522
Email: roberta.alban@yahoo.it
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Agritourism
Agriturismo Antico Borgo
Via Marosi, 4 Marostica (VI)
Tel.: 0424 702529 - cell. 339 2972758
Email: agriturismoanticoborgo@gmail.com
http://www.agriturismoanticoborgo.it
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4
Free
Additional activities:
Sale of local products
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Agritourism
Agriturismo Al Ciliegio
Via Val Bella Alta, 5 Vallonara di Marostica (VI)
Tel.: 349 5119173
Email: lorisbusatta@gmail.com
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6
free
Additional activities:
Restaurant
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Brasserie
Al Mulino
Via Gobbe 60, 36063 Marostica (VI)
Tel.: 350 5992041
Email: oldmillsrl@libero.it
http://www.brasseriealmulino.com
Opening times:
From Tuesday to Friday:11.00 am -3.00 pm / 5.30 pm - 2.00 am. Saturday: 5.30 pm - 2.00 am. Sunday: 11.00 - 2.00 am
Monday closed
Specialities: craft beer, bruschettas and sandwiches
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Wine bar
Al Fante
Piazza Castello 11, 36063 Marostica (VI)
Tel.: tel. 0424 470811 - cell.3471866464
Email: enotecaalfante@gmail.com
http://www.ristoratoridivicenza.it/ita/food/ristoranti-e-trattorie/enoteca-al-fante-20289a1-ita.html
Opening times:
From Tuesday to Sunday: 11.00 am - 2.00 pm/ from 5.00 pm to midnight
Monday closed
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Specialities: wine, snaks and local dishes
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Osteria
L'Angelo e il Diavolo
Piazza Castello 41/a, 36063 Marostica (VI)
Tel.: 0424/72312
Email: lorenzo.a7788@gmail.com
http://www.angeloeildiavolo.com
Opening times:
Open Tuesday to Sunday 10.00 am to 3.00 pm/6.00 pm to midnight
Monday closed
Specialities: Typical Roman and traditional Veneto dishes
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Osteria
Inosteria
Via Cassoni 2, 36063 Marostica (VI)
Tel.: 0424 702460
Email: info@inosteria.it
Opening times:
Booking is obligatory for the remaining days of the week.
Monday and Tuesday closed
Specialities: vegan dishes
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Osteria
Madonnetta
Via Vajenti, 21, 36063 Marostica (VI)
Tel.: 0424 75859
Email: info@osteriamadonnetta.it
http://www.osteriamadonnetta.it/
Opening times:
10.00 am to 3.00 pm/6.00 pm to midnight
thursday closed
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Specialities: Typical dishes of Venetian cuisine that can be found all year round and recipes related to seasonality and what the family garden offers
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Pizzeria
Primavera
Via Sisemol 88, 36063 Marostica (VI)
Tel.: 0424 702036
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Pizzeria/Restaurant
Lunaelaltro
Corso della Ceramica 33, 36063 Marostica (VI)
Tel.: 0424 478098
Email: info@lunaelaltro.it
Opening times:
Wednesday closed. Open Monday, Tuesday: noon to 2.15 pm/6.45 pm to 11.45 pm, Thursday: noon to 2.15 pm/6.45 pm to 11.45 pm, Friday: noon to 2.15/6.45 pm to midnight, Saturday: 6.15 pm to midnight, Sunday: noon to 2.30 pm/6.15 pm to 11.45 pm.
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Specialities: traditional dishes (homemade pasta, grilled meat, seasonal dishes), pizza, bigoli with duck sauce, baccalà alla vicentina (Vicenza-style cod), trippa alla parmigiana (Parmigiana tripe) and sarde in saor (sardines)
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Pizzeria/Restaurant
Scaligera
Via Montello 68/a, 36063 Marostica (VI)
Tel.: 0424 780385
Opening times:
Monday to Friday 10.30 am to 6.00 pm
Specialities: pizzas made with different doughs
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Pizzeria/Trattoria
Al Santuario Ai Capitei
Contrà Capitelli 7, 36063 Marostica (VI)
Tel.: 0424 77266
Email: capitei@hotmail.it
Opening times:
Open Wednesday and Thursday 7.00 pm to 10.30 pm, Friday to Sunday noon to 2.30 pm/7.00 pm to midnight
Monday and Tuesday closed
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Pizzeria
La Meridiana
Via Perozzi 9 - località San Luca, 36063 Marostica (VI)
Tel.: 0424 702494
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Restaurant
Bistrot 59
Via Sisemol 59, 36063 Marostica (VI)
Tel.: 0424 72271
Email: info@bistrot59ristorantino.it
Opening times:
Open Monday to Sunday 6.30 am to 11.00 pm
Tuesday closed
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Restaurant
Yoshi Restaurant
Piazza Castello 3, 36063 Marostica (VI)
Tel.: +39 3249995555
Opening times:
Tuesday to Sunday 12 noon to 3.00 pm/7.00 pm to midnight, Monday 7.00 pm to midnight
Specialities: sushi (very fresh fish)
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Restaurant
Panic Jazz Club
Piazza Castello 42, 36063 Marostica (VI)
Tel.: 0424/72707
Email: info@panicjazzclub.com
Opening times:
Open Monday 7.00 pm to midnight, Wednesday to Sunday 7.00 pm to 2.00 am
Tuesday closed
Specialities: Mexican food and fish/meat specialties
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Restaurant
A Betoea da Gildo
Corso G.Mazzini, 1, 36063 Marostica (VI)
Tel.: tel. 0424/77584 - cell. 349 6395361
Email: abetoea@libero.it
Opening times:
Open Tuesday to Sunday 11.00 am to 3.00 pm/6.30 pm to 11.00 pm
Monday closed
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Specialities: Baccalà alla vicentina (cod cooked Vicenza-style), tripe, snails, frogs and game
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Restaurant
Ristorante cinese Oriente
Via G. Cecchin 20/b, 36063 Marostica (VI)
Tel.: 0424 73221
Opening times:
Saturday and Sunday 12 noon to 2.30 pm/7.00 pm to 11.00 pm
Specialities: typical Chinese and Cantonese dishes
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Restaurant
Da Bastian
Via Gobbe 10/a, 36063 Marostica (VI)
Tel.: 0424 73623
Email: info@dabastian.it
Opening times:
Open Tuesday to Sunday 7.30 am to 2.00 pm/5.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Monday closed
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Specialities: traditional meat and fish dishes (in particular fried fish). Deli service.
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Restaurant
Da Roberta
Via Panica 150, 36063 Marostica (VI)
Tel.: 0424 470480
Opening times:
Open Monday to Sunday 7.00 am to midnight
Saturday closed
Specialities: typical dishes
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Restaurant
Da Rossi
Via Consagrollo, 69, 36063 Marostica VI
Tel.: 0424 72416
Email: ristorantedarossi@hotmail.it
Opening times:
Open Monday to Sunday 8.00 am to midnight
Tuesday closed
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Specialities: traditional dishes and meat-based menus
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Restaurant
Il Convivio
Via Pizzamano 19, 36063 Marostica (VI)
Tel.: 0424 72480
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Trattoria
Caissa
Corso Mazzini 104, 36063 Marostica (VI)
Tel.: 0424 472393
Email: info@trattoriacaissa.it
Opening times:
Open Monday 12 noon to 2.30 pm/7.00 pm to 9.30 pm, Tuesday noon to 2.15 pm, Thursday to Sunday noon to 2.15 pm/7.00 pm to 10.00 pm
Tuesday evening and Wednesday closed
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Specialities: Baccalà alla vicentina (cod cooked Vicenza-style), sarde in saor (sardines), bigoli with duck sauce and paella (must be booked)
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Trattoria
Da Bertin
Via Perozzi 11, 36063 Marostica (VI)
Tel.: tel. 0424 702527 - cell. 338 4782485
Opening times:
Open Monday to Friday 9.30 am to 4.00 pm/4.30 pm to 11.30 pm
Wednesday closed
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Specialities: sopressa vicentina, homemade pasta, grilled meat, trippe in brodo and alla parmigiana tripe in broth and Parmigiana tripe)
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Trattoria
Da Toi
Via Sisemol 37, 36063 Marostica (VI)
Tel.: 0424 702026
Email: posta@bbdatoi.it
Opening times:
Monday to Sunday 7.00 pm to 11.00 pm
Friday to Sunday also from 12 noon to 2.00 pmSpecialities: seasonal food
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Trattoria
Da Agnese
Via Pedalto 23, 36063 Marostica (VI)
Tel.: 0424 702018
Email: trattoriadaagnese@gmail.com
Opening times:
Open Monday to Sunday 8.00 am to midnight
Wednesday closed
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Specialities: grilled meat, fresh pasta, beans, polenta and cheese
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Agritourism
Al ciliegio
Via Val Bella, 5 36063 Marostica (VI)
Tel.: 3495119173
Email: lorisbusatta@gmail.com
Specialities: Typical Veneto dishes
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Pub
All’Angelo d’Oro
Viale Montegrappa, 20 , 36063 Marostica (VI)
Tel.: 042477838 - Cell. 3398900058
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Bistrot
La casetta
Viale Vicenza 12/A, , 36063 Marostica (VI)
Email: jlenia.guazzo@gmail.com
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Wine bar
Weinerei
Via Sant'Antonio, 16, 36063, Marostica (VI)
Tel.: 342 5670315
Email: alessandropoli@gmail.com
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Osteria
Della Zita
Via Cà Brusà, 5, 36063, Marostica (VI)
Email: osteriadallazita@gmail.com
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Restaurant
Ristorante Cuori
Corso Mazzini, 75, 36063, Marostica (VI)
Tel.: 389 2336799
Email: ristorantecuori@gmail.com
