Lazzaretto Nuovo Particularly during years of plague outbreak, Lazzaretto Nuovo served as a quarantine island and “decontamination centre”; before sailors and their cargo, were allowed onward passage to Venice and other destinations. The small island is about 9...
The Island of Poveglia The Island of Poveglia. For centuries, was a safe haven, a military base, mental hospital, plague quarantine island and mass grave. Today, Poveglia still maintains its frightening reputation and some locals still believe this “Island of Ghosts”,...
The Island of Sant’Erasmo The Island of Sant’Erasmo. Often referred to as Venice’s “Market Garden,” is sparsely populated and perfect for a half-day excursion. Formerly a key defense site for the northern Venetian lagoon,...
San Lazzaro degli Armeni San Lazzaro degli Armeni. An island in the southern Lagoon, San Lazzaro degli Armeni has since 1717, been home to the Mekhitarists; an Armenian Catholic congregation. Also known as “Saint Lazarus of the Armenians,” or “Սուրբ Ղազար,...
The Island of San Michele The Island of San Michele, the main cemetery of Venice since the early 19th century; is located between Venice and Burano. A visit to San Michele offers an important insight into the history and culture of Venice and its inhabitants. Coupled...
