Montecchio Maggiore
| Montecchio Maggiore | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Montecchio Maggiore | ||
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 Montecchio Maggiore
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| Coordinates: 45°30′N 11°25′E / 45.500°N 11.417°ECoordinates: 45°30′N 11°25′E / 45.500°N 11.417°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Veneto | |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Vicenza (VI) | |
| Frazioni | Alte Ceccato, Bernuffi, Ghisa, Santissima Trinità, Sant'Urbano, Valdimolino | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Milena Cecchetto | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 30.67 km2 (11.84 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 72 m (236 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 23,842 | |
| • Density | 780/km2 (2,000/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Montecchiani | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 36075 | |
| Dialing code | +39 0444 | |
| Patron saint | San Vitale | |
| Saint day | February 8 | |
| Website | Official website | |
Montecchio Maggiore is a town and comune in the province of Vicenza, Veneto, Italy. It is situated approximately 12 kilometres (7 miles) west of Vicenza and 43 km (27 miles) east of Verona, SP 246 passes through it.
Montecchio Maggiore borders the following municipalities: Altavilla Vicentina, Arzignano, Brendola, Castelgomberto, Montebello Vicentino, Montorso Vicentino, Sovizzo, Trissino, Zermeghedo.
The land of Montecchio Maggiore has been inhabited since the late Stone Age, though it was invaded and occupied many times. Two castles built about 975 are claimed to be the inspiration for the legend. Luigi da Porto of Vicenza set the story here in his novel of 1552.
Montecchio Maggiore is twinned with:
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