Chioggia
Chioggia is located between the sea and the southern end of the Venice Lagoon.
Because of its position in the geographical context of the Venice Lagoon and for the peculiarity of its architectural, landscape and environmental heritage, it has been included by UNESCO in the list of the world heritage of humanity.
The beautiful and characteristic historical center is structured by calli (typical small streets) and bridges that intersect each other and that, passing through the whole city, go to give the characteristic “herringbone” shape.
Chioggia is crossed by three canals overlooking elegant Venetian-style buildings and colorful houses.
The Canal Vena is crossed by nine bridges.
The historic center with its churches and museums is a treasure full of artworks and architecture.
Among the major and unmissable attractions:
Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, Bell Tower of the Cathedral and the Church of San Martino, the Church of San Domenico whith the great crucifix – the Christ came from the sea – here you can read the ancient legend.
Porta Garibaldi, the Civic Museum of the South Lagoon, Corso del Popolo, Church of San Giacomo.
Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta
Church of San Domenico
Christ came from the sea
The bell tower of Sant’Andrea also known as the Clock Tower, 30 meters high, contains the oldest tower clock in the world, dated 1386. Inside it there is a vertical museum with several floors and on the top the panoramic terrace from where you can admire the landscape of the whole Chioggia.
The Column of Vigo is one of the symbols of Chioggia: on its top there is a sculpture of a small lion called “El gato de Ciosa” or “The cat of Chioggia”.
Do not miss the Ponte Vigo dated 1685, perhaps the most beautiful and particular bridge of Chioggia that crosses the Canal Vena.
From Piazzetta Vigo it is possible to get on one of the many available boats and go on excursions in the lagoon along the coast of Sottomarina.
The Museum of Adriatic Zoology “Giuseppe Olivi” inside the walls of Palazzo Grassi, keeps the most important collection of marine animals of the Adriatic.
The Pescheria al minuto is one of the oldest institutions in the city.
Its main feature is the red tent and, inside it, more than 30 fishermen offer fish of all kinds.
Clock Tower
Vigo bridge
Column of Vigo and “El gato de Ciosa“
Sottomarina
Sottomarina Lido is a famous tourist destination.
Here you can breathe the typical holiday air of the seaside places with its promenade about 3 km long, the sea front hotels, the beach establishments, the campsites and the many bars and restaurants.
The center area is pleasant to visit thanks to the three main squares: Piazza Europa, Piazza Italia and Piazza Todaro and numerous shops.
The beach of Sottomarina Lido, appreciated for its type of fine sand, is about ten kilometers long and has a depth of up to 300 meters.
Isolaverde
The beautiful site of Isolaverde is called island because of it is detached from the mainland by a canal called Adigetto, which connected the mouths of the Brenta and Adige rivers.
The characteristic of Isolaverde is an environment made of dunes with very peculiar flora and fauna.
It is a place to rediscover the contact with nature but it is also a very well-equipped tourist center with beach establishments, docks, swimming pools and solariums.
Venice
There are no adequate words to represent and define the timeless beauty and the magic of Venice.
In addition to the multitude of monuments and art pieces, we have to mention the most important events taking place in Venice:
• Carnival (February-March)
• Festa del Redentore – Feast of the Redeemer – (third Sunday of July)
• International Film Festival (September)
• Venice Biennale
• Historical Regatta (first Sunday of September)
You can reach the magical city of Venice directly and quickly from the sea thanks to the efficient waterbus lines – vaporetti – that leave from Sottomarina.
Islands of the Venetian lagoon
The islands of the Venetian lagoon are also easily reachable with the vaporetto.
Murano, Burano and Torcello are the most famous and evocative islands.
It is possible to take part in an organized tour to visit these three treasures of the Venetian lagoon starting from Sottomarina (Chioggia).
The Tour of the 3 islands from the sea. The departure is from the pier located at Sottomarina Ponte Isola Unione.
Murano
Burano
Torcello