The Venetian Lagoon

  • by George Bailey • Published: March 27, 2007

The lagoon of Venice is the largest Italian lagoon 418 of the 550 km comprising its surface area are exposed to the tides of the Adriatic Sea. Three inlets connect the sea with the lagoon: the Lido, Malamocco and Chioggia. The lagoon has served various purposes for the people of Venice over time. In the sixth century, the lagoon was a place of refuge for Romans fleeing invaders. Today, it functions as a seaport and a popular fishing grounds, among other things. The majority of the lagoon's islands are now habitable, thanks to a rigorous drainage system. Most of them are also artifical.

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