The Island of Le Vignole A sparsely populated island just 1km northeast of Venice; the Island of Le Vignole is mostly agricultural in nature; but also a military site. Distinct in character from the main city yet nearby, it remains seldom visited by tourists. It is...
The Island of Santa Cristina Now a private island and luxury retreat, the island of Santa Cristina was once the largest island of the “Ammiana” archipelago in the northern lagoon; much of which has disappeared, due to environmental degradation, depopulation and...
The Island of Murano The Island of Murano, located in the northern lagoon, is world famous for its glass-making industry; attracting many tourists. It is composed of seven small islands, linked by bridges and eight channels. It lies about 1.5 kilometres (0.9 miles)...
The Island of Burano Renowned for its lace work and picturesque brightly coloured homes. the primary economy of island of Burano is now tourism. It is a popular destination; often combined with a visit to the other islands of Murano and Torcello. Introduction...
Lazzaretto Vecchio Established in 1423, Lazzaretto Vecchio was Venice’s first quarantine and hospital facility, for leprosy and then the bubonic plague. The small island of 2.53 hectares (6.3 acres), lies very close to the inner side of the Lido, opposite the Via Riva...
