Montecchio Maggiore

Montecchio Maggiore is a city in the Italian region of Veneto. It belongs to the province of Vicenza and counts 23,476 inhabitants (as of 31 December 2012). Furthermore Montecchio Maggiore sister city of Passau and Alton, Hampshire ( UK).

Geography

The city Montecchio Maggiore is about 50 km from Verona, 15 km from Vicenza and 60 km from Venice. Neighboring towns are Altavilla Vicentina, Arzignano, Brendola, Castelgomberto, Montebello Vicentino, Montorso Vicentino, Sovizzo Trissino and Zermeghedo.

History

Traces of settlement can be traced back to the late Stone Age, the first documentary mention of Montecchio Maggiore can be dated to about 1100 AD.

Attractions

  • Villa Lombardi Cordellina: built in the Palladian style in 1735
  • The Castelli Giulietta and Romeo: according to legend, lived in it, the protagonists of the drama of Shakespeare 's Romeo and Juliet

Villa Lombardi Cordellina

Economy

The place Montecchio Maggiore is a major industrial center in northern Italy and is regarded as the richest municipality in Italy. Before the Second World War, agriculture was the main economic pillar of the city or region dar. In the 60s, the industry grew strongly and it took place a structural change from the tertiary to the secondary sector. Thus, a variety of major and small companies settled that worked in various industries and in some cases are active worldwide. There are companies in the tanning and leather industry, jewelry production, plant engineering and electrical engineering there. Agriculture today is mainly focused on the cultivation of corn, fruits, vegetables and vines. So the wine cooperative Cantina Sociale dei Colli Vicentini is known throughout Europe for their high quality products. On the territory of the municipality of DOC wines Berici be made ​​.

Demographics

Montecchio Maggiore has about 8,457 households. Between 1991 and 2001 the population increased from 19 754 to 21 061 on. This represents a percentage increase of 6.6%.

Sons and daughters of the town

  • Sante Carollo (1924-2004), cyclist
  • Christian Maggio ( b. 1982 ), football player
  • Luisa Muraro ( born 1940 ), philosopher

Freeman

  • 2008 - Willi Sitte (* 1921), German painter, here in 1944 joined the Italian partisans, where he was active as a painter

Twin Cities

  • United Kingdom Alton, Hampshire, United Kingdom since 1997
  • Germany Passau, Germany since 2003
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