Partita a Scacchi

Partita a Scacchi Review

A human-scale chess game known as Partita a Scacchi is acted out by players in medieval costume on the second weekend in September in even-number years. The game dates from 1454 and originated as a peaceful way of settling a love dispute for the hand of the daughter of the Lord of Marostica Castle. The orders are still given in the local Veneto dialect. A game is presented on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings as well as Sunday afternoon shows. If you book an evening show and do not have a hotel reservation in Marostica, be sure you have a way of getting back afterward. Buses do not run late in the evening, and taxis, if you can find one, may hike up their prices. Tickets (€10 to €80) go on sale in February; the tourist office can help with bookings.