Pellestrina

Pellestrina is an island forming a barrier between the southern Venetian Lagoon and the Adriatic Sea, lying south west of the Lido.

Related Topics:
Island - Venetian Lagoon - Adriatic Sea - Lido

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The island is 11 kilometres long and has since the eighteenth century been bounded to its seaward side by large embankments. There are four main villages: San Pietro in Volta, Porto Secco, San Antonio and Pellestrina, known for their colourfully-painted houses.

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Eighteenth century - Embankment - San Pietro in Volta - Porto Secco - San Antonio - Pellestrina

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The main industries of the island are market gardening, fishing, tourism and lace making. Like Chioggia but unlike Torcello, the local lace is made with a needle.

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Market gardening - Fishing - Tourism - Lace - Chioggia - Torcello - Needle

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Attractions on the island included the Lido of Ca' Roman, known for its pine trees and birdlife.

Related Topics:
Lido of Ca' Roman - Pine - Birdlife

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