Montecchio Maggiore (Venetian: Montécio Majore) is a town and comune in the province of Vicenza, Veneto, Italy.

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.