The International Chess Museum

In the heart of Marostica, renowned worldwide for its Living Chess Game, the International Chess Museum offers a fascinating journey through the history, art, and culture of the game of chess.
The collection, housed in the ground-floor rooms of the Castello Inferiore, includes chess sets, clocks, graphic works, and other curiosities, for a total of approximately 3,300 items.
The works on display, dating from the 18th to the 20th century, come from all over the world and are arranged in rooms organized by geographical areas. Among the artists featured are renowned names such as Enrico Baj, Marcel Duchamp, Francesco Garbelli, Giò Pomodoro, Marcello Morandini, Andreas Paul Weber, and many others.
The exhibition goes beyond the objects themselves, also telling the story of chess, major chess events, the lives of Champions, and numerous curiosities related to this ancient and universal game.
The International Chess Museum is an unmissable destination for enthusiasts, scholars, and curious visitors alike, offering a truly unique experience.

Map of the International Chess Museum

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