To Visit From the walled city to the suggestion of Val d'Inverno
This itinerary heading to the furthest western part of the area, opens up towards the landscape of the hills of Pianezze, Molvena, Mason and Breganze, which are particularly suggestive in spring at the time of cherry tree blossoming. The route, which offers very significant variations of landscape, leads to the hamlet of San Luca and then descends towards the Val d'Inverno, which is rich in other naturalistic and cultural aspects, where nature impressively shows its beauty in any season.
Average duration: 5 h
Length: 13,5 km
Difference in height: 390 mt
Accessibility: asphalted road - path - paved road
Other routes: Val d'Inverno and the chestnut trees of the villages Costa, Marosi and Valeri, From the Medieval village to the walled city, Cherry tree trail,
Set off from Campo Marzio heading towards the town walls. Access the town centre from Porta Bassano and continue on Corso Mazzini. Here, on the left, the first building is Arpalice Cuman Pertile’s house, followed a few meters ahead by Piazza Castello. Continue straight ahead, leave the town centre through Porta Breganze and take via Panica. Before starting to climb the slope towards Roveredo Alto, Bernardino Frescura’s house is on the right. Turn to the left and cross the road to visit the Church of San Rocco (visits by appointment only: book at the parish of Sant’Antonio Abate). On the main route turn right and follow the route signs towards Roveredo Alto - San Luca - Val d’Inverno. After a short
stretch on asphalt road, walk uphill on a path along which care must be taken in narrow points, leading to Roveredo Alto. The path bends to the left just after the church and then to the right, and it continues to climb (see road signs) on a grassy stretch that flanks the houses. The asphalt road of San Luca is a few minutes away. Keep on the left and, after a short stretch, cross the road at a private dwelling known as Casa delle Capre (House of Goats). The Agù cobblestone unpaved trail starts exactly on the left of this house. A grassy slope at the beginning of the trail that goes through the wood leads to the point where via Agù branches off. Turn left and then right after a little while taking the path that goes towards Roccolo Carli – San Luca – Val d’Inverno. This is where the junction with the Colceresa Route is found.
Continue on Route 4 going past some houses. On the left a magnificent view will open up on the western hills of the Vicenza province stretching as far out as the Pasubio hill and the Piccole Dolomiti (Small Dolomites, i.e. Pre-Alps in the Vicenza Province). Take the asphalt road for a short stretch and then turn left. Go past a shrine and enter the quarter in via Roccolo Carli. Cross the yard all the way through and continue slightly uphill on a grassy path. Walk through two gates that delimit the pasture (follow the route signs) and keep going straight through a thicket where the path narrows down and is delimited by a dry-stone wall. Take the unpaved gravel track and walk on it until it ends. As soon as you come across the asphalt road to Molvena, turn right and then immediately left towards San Luca - Contrà Valeri - Val d’Inverno on a grassy path that leads to via Colpi Pivotti. Here, turn left and walk on the embankment that flanks the asphalt road. Leave the main road when you reach the road on the right that leads to Contrà Valeri. Carefully cross the main road and take the road to Contrà Valeri. A little further, before reaching Contrà Valeri, a deviation on the left leads to the Church of San Luca where you can admire a precious canvas by Jacopo Dal Ponte (c.1510–1592), the painter of Bassano. Go back to the main route, continue towards Contrà Valeri, and walk past it. After a bend, leave the asphalt road and turn left on an unpaved trail heading to Val d’Inverno – Vallonara – Marostica. Go downhill among vast olive groves, walk through Contrada Costa and reach the Val d’Inverno asphalt road. Continue on the right towards Vallonara. Here, take the bicycle-pedestrian lane that runs along the Longhella stream. Via Maggiore Morello is on the right at the end of this lane. Piazza Ortigara and Campo Marzio are just a few minutes away.
The route runs through two distinct areas of the hilly territory located north-west of Marostica: the area spreading from via Panica to San Luca and the area on the left bank slope of Val d’Inverno going from San Luca to Vallonara.
The morphological characteristics of the first part show a relief structure with a rocky outcrop ridge of fossiliferous limestone, south of which the grade of the slopes can be significant, at least until the branching to the Mount Agù top. Then, the hills slowly become less steep and smoother due to the abundant presen- ce of igneous rock, which is more easily worn away by the elements. In Val d´Inverno, especially in the northern part, the setting changes completely and the general morphological aspect is very gentle, even if the deepest part of the valley has some sub-vertical walls, created by the slow and relentless erosion of the existing rocks over time: sandstone and lime-rich, clay-like marl.
The remarkable variety of this territory contributes to the development of diversified vegetation, which is the result of the integration between the natural environment and areas that have been heavily affected by human activity. It is characterized by different aspects, which are diversely distributed between the hilly slopes and the valleys.
The first part of the route, exposed to the south, is in fact mainly affected by human activities. On the other hand, the fresher and wetter slope is characterized by mixed deciduous wood, with several old chestnut trees. In this area the most frequent tree species are the black locust, the black hornbeam, the white hornbeam, the oak tree and the downy oak tree, the manna ash, the Eurasian field maple, the walnut tree, the European cornel, the common hawthorn, the elder tree and several wild cherry trees. Herbaceous flowering species are also well represented, and they include the green hellebore, the liverwort, the snowdrop, the spring snowflake, the primrose, the dog’s tooth violet, the three-leaved anemone, the common lungwort and the periwinkle.
Fruit trees are also rather widespread. They include olive trees, vine trees and some cherry trees. The wood hosts some pleasant surprises, as far as its fauna is concerned. Due to the variety of environmental conditions, it shelters some carnivores (the fox, the badger, the weasel and the stone marten), rodents and a significant number of birds.
The view is very wide from east to west: it ranges from the Colli Euganei e Berici (Euganean and Berici hills) to the hills in the west, as far as Mount Pasubio and Mount Novegno.
Once you have reached the first houses of San Luca, you enter a completely different environment. While the view was mainly overlooking the flat land in the beginning, now you can see the entire Val d´Inverno valley with its gentle slopes, rich in thriving vegetation and uncultivated meadows that have long been abandoned. The upper part of the valley is still the location of vineyards, interspersed with fruit trees, including apple trees, pear trees and cherry trees. A little further downhill, the meadows also produce forage grass for livestock.
In this route
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Campo marzio
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Arpalice Cuman Pertile Dwelling
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Church of Saint Rocco
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Church of Madonna delle Grazie
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Church of San Giovanni evangelista e San Luca
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Military post of the first world war
Accomodation
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Hotel
Hotel Europa
Viale Stazione, 5/A - Marostica
Tel.: 0424 77842
Email: info@hoteleuropa.biz
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74
Yes
Free
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Hotel Due Mori
Corso Mazzini, 73/75 - Marostica
Tel.: 0424 471777
Email: info@duemori.it
12
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Yes
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Tourist apartments
Beewell Italy
Via Colpi Pivotti, 12 - Marostica
Tel.: 339 8025115
Email: beewell@omnialegno.it
3
Yes
Yes
Additional activities:
Visit to the apiary
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Tourist apartments
Villa Cecchin Guesthouse
Via Gianni Cecchin, 69 - Marostica
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
Tel.: 0424 73351
Email: alessandrocrestan@gmail.com
1
4
Free
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Agritourism
Fattoria Togo Negro
Via Caribollo, 81 - Marostica
Tel.: 347 9098100
Email: cgarioni@hotmail.com
https://togonegro.business.site/
3
8
Free
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Tourist apartments
Campana Suites
Viale Stazione, 32 - Marostica
Tel.: 392 6994859
Email: info@campanasuites.it
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9
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Bed&Breakfast
Marostica
Via Camplani, 60 - Marostica
Tel.: 339 2319547
Email: info@bbmarostica.com
3
6
No
Free
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Bed&Breakfast
A Casa mia
Via Ca' Brusà, 23 - Marostica
Tel.: 328 7668603
Email: info@bbacasamia.com
3
7
No
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Bed&Breakfast
Da Viky
Via Mantegna, 12 - Marostica
Tel.: 3289727219
Email: info@bebdaviky.com
3
7
No
Free
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Bed&Breakfast
Borgo Castello
Via C.Battisti, 15 - Marostica
Tel.: 347 4483241
Email: silvia@borgocastello.com
3
7
No
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Bed&Breakfast
Da Toi
Via Sisemol, 37 - Marostica
Tel.: 0424 702026
Email: posta@bbdatoi.it
2
4
Yes
Free
Additional activities:
Trattoria
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Bed&Breakfast
Retrò
Via Ravenne, 36 - Marostica
Tel.: 0424 819361 - 339 3935165
Email: cristina.polita@libero.it - p71cristina@gmail.com
https://beb.it/retromarostica/it/
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4
No
Yes
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Bed&Breakfast
I Mirtilli
Via Gazzo, 33 - Pianezze
Tel.: 333 9966358
Email: info@imirtilli.com
No
No
Additional activities:
Sale of local products: fresh blueberries, jam and fruit juice
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Bed&Breakfast
Villa del Sole
Via XXV Aprile, 20 - Pianezze
Tel.: 349 3561747
Email: bordignon.prisca@villadelsole.net
http://www.villadelsole.net/Villa_del_Sole/Homepage.html
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No
Yes
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Bed&Breakfast
Il Geranio
Via Oldelle, 4/A - Pianezze
Tel.: 0424 781119 - 338 7527548
Email: info@ilgeranio.it
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3
No
Yes
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Agritourism
Agriturismo Antico Borgo
Via Marosi, 4 - Marostica
Tel.: 0424 702529 - 339 2972758
Email: agriturismoanticoborgo@gmail.com
http://www.agriturismoanticoborgo.it
2
4
Free
Additional activities:
Sale of local products
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Agritourism
Agriturismo Al Ciliegio
Via Val Bella Alta, 5 - Marostica
Tel.: 349 5119173
Email: lorisbusatta@gmail.com
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6
free
Additional activities:
Restaurant
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Agritourism
Agriturismo Ai Marosi
Via Marosi, 2 - Marostica
Tel.: 335 6346878
Email: info@aimarosi.it
https://www.marosi.it/it/index.html
Additional activities:
cherries, chestnuts and extra virgin olive oil on sale
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Tourist rental
Antica Corte Carollo
Via A. De Gasperi, 2 - Pianezze
Tel.: 333 5288333
Email: anticacortecarollo@legalmail.it
http://www.anticacortecarollo.it
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Bed&Breakfast
B&B Maria
Via IV Martiri 21 - Marostica
Tel.: 3277140984
Email: vladoiudiana555@gmail.com
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None
Marostica Bright Apartment
via Callesello delle Monache 1 -Marostica
Tel.: +39 3392449913
Email: stayinmarostica@gmail.com
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Agritourism
Dai Sandri
Via Oldelle, 1a - Pianezze
Tel.: 0424 77967 - 333 3580053
Email: agriturismodaisandri@gmail.com
http://www.agriturismodaisandri.com
Specialities: Marostica cherries PGI jams, Marostica cherries PGI in grappa
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Brasserie
Al Mulino
Via Gobbe, 60 - Marostica
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 - Marostica
Tel.: 0424 470811 - 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 - Marostica
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 - Marostica
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 - Marostica
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/Restaurant
Lunaelaltro
Corso della Ceramica, 33 - Marostica
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 - Marostica
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
La Meridiana
Via Perozzi, 9 - Marostica
Tel.: 0424 702494
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Restaurant
Bistrot 59
Via Sisemol, 59 - Marostica
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
Dai Fioi
Via Oldelle, 2/A - Pianezze
Tel.: 388 3449604
Specialities: Typical Venetian cuisine with fresh pasta and grilled meat. Special themed evenings with spit, shank, boiled meat and fish
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Restaurant
Panic Jazz Club
Piazza Castello, 42 - Marostica
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
Ristorante cinese Oriente
Via G. Cecchin, 20/b - Marostica
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 - Marostica
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 - Marostica
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 - Marostica
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 - Marostica
Tel.: 0424 72480
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Restaurant
Da Tranquillo
Via Chiesa,1 - Marostica
Tel.: 0424 72980
Opening times:
Open Monday 8.30 am to 2.30 pm, Wednesday to Sunday 8.30 am to midnight
Tuesday closed
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Specialities: traditional dishes, game (deer, boar, hare, goat), snail soup, typical Canederli (bread dumplings), oven-baked starters, homemade pasta and desserts
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Restaurant/Pizzeria
Ristorante Pizzeria Bistrot 77
Via Gazzo, 2 - Pianezze
Tel.: 0424 471804
Opening times:
Monday 10.00-14.30 from Wednesday to Saturday 10.00-14.30 / 17.00-23.00 Sunday 11.30-15.00 / 17.30-23.00
Closed Monday afternoon and Tuesday all day
Specialities: fish and meat restaurant also pizzeria
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Trattoria
Caissa
Corso Mazzini, 104 - Marostica
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 - Marostica
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- Marostica
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 - Marostica
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 - Marostica
Tel.: 349 5119173
Email: lorisbusatta@gmail.com
Specialities: Typical Veneto dishes
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Pub
All’Angelo d’Oro
Viale Montegrappa, 20 - Marostica
Tel.: 0424 77838 - 339 8900058
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Bistrot
La casetta
Viale Vicenza, 12/A - Marostica
Email: jlenia.guazzo@gmail.com
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Wine bar
Weinerei
Via S. Antonio, 16 - Marostica
Tel.: 342 5670315
Email: alessandropoli@gmail.com
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Osteria
Dalla Zita
Via Cà Brusà, 5 - Marostica
Email: osteriadallazita@gmail.com
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Restaurant
Ristorante Cuori
Corso Mazzini, 73/75 - Marostica
Tel.: 389 2336799
Email: ristorantecuori@gmail.com
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Val d'Inverno and the chestnut trees of the villages Costa, Marosi and Valeri
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From the Medieval village to the walled city
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Cherry tree trail
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