| Montecchio Maggiore | |
| Official Name: | Comune di Montecchio Maggiore |
| Native Name: | Montécio Majore |
| Coordinates: | 45.5°N 36°W |
| Region: | Veneto |
| Province: | Vicenza (VI) |
| Frazioni: | Alte Ceccato, Bernuffi, Ghisa, Santissima Trinità, Sant'Urbano, Valdimolino, Carbonara |
| Mayor: | Silvio Parise: centre-left coalition: democratic party; Trapula Sindaco; Parise Sindaco 2024; Insieme per Montecchio |
| Area Total Km2: | 30.67 |
| Population Total: | 23315 |
| Population As Of: | 30 November 2017 |
| Population Demonym: | Montecchiani |
| Elevation M: | 72 |
| Saint: | San Vitale |
| Day: | February 8 |
| Postal Code: | 36075 |
| Area Code: | +39 0444 |
Montecchio Maggiore (Montécio Majore) is a town and comune in the province of Vicenza, Veneto, Italy. It is situated approximately 12km (07miles) west of Vicenza and 43km (27miles) east of Verona; SP 246 provincial road 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 Romeo and Juliet legend. Luigi da Porto of Vicenza set the story here in his novel of 1552.
See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Italy. Montecchio Maggiore is twinned with:
Carloforte, Italy, from 2009.