Det bästa av Chioggia

Chioggia Essentials

Chioggia, often called 'Little Venice,' is a historic lagoon city defined by its network of canals and traditional maritime culture. This selection features the 17th-century Chioggia Cathedral and the iconic Ponte di Vigo, which serves as the gateway to the Vena Canal. It also includes the medieval Torre delle Bebbe, once a strategic military outpost, and the dual-structured Chiesa di San Martino Vescovo in Sottomarina. From the active marina at Darsena le Saline to the long barrier island of Pellestrina, these landmarks showcase the city's architectural evolution and its deep connection to the Venetian Lagoon.

Berthold Werner / Public domain

A

Chioggia Cathedral

Chioggia Cathedral is the main place of worship in Chioggia, Italy, in the south of the Venetian Lagoon. It dates from 1627.

Twice25 / CC BY 2.5

B

Ponte di Vigo

This ornate 1685 stone bridge marks the entrance to the Vena Canal from the lagoon. It features marble decorations and provides panoramic views across the water toward the island of Pellestrina.

dalbera / CC BY 2.0

C

Pellestrina Island

Pellestrina is an island in northern Italy, forming a barrier between the southern Venetian Lagoon and the Adriatic Sea, lying south west…

Threecharlie / CC BY-SA 3.0

D

Torre delle Bebbe

A medieval defensive structure that functioned as a strategic military and economic outpost for six centuries, marking the historic border between the territories of Venice and Padua.

Sygic Travel User / CC-BY-SA

E

Porto Turistico Sporting Club Darsena le Saline

Modern marina in the Chioggia lagoon featuring over 450 berths. It provides technical services and mooring for sailing and motor vessels near the city’s historic center.

Casson Fabio / CC BY-SA 4.0

F

Chiesa dei Santi Apostoli Pietro e Paolo, Chioggia

The Chiesa dei Santi Apostoli Pietro e Paolo, also called San Pieretto by the local population of Chioggia due to its small size, is…

Casson Fabio / CC BY-SA 4.0

G

Chiesa San Martino Vescovo

Located in Sottomarina, this site features two distinct buildings: an 18th-century church and a larger 20th-century addition designed to accommodate the local parish.

H

Municipio

The administrative heart of Chioggia, situated on the main Corso del Popolo. The building represents the city's civic authority within the historic lagoon center.