Chioggia - little Venice
It is the second biggest city in the lagoon of Venice, located at it's southern end near the delta of the river Brenta. They call it the little sister of Venice. And they are right.
Like in Venice many canals are crossing the city, there even exists a Canal Grande, the Canal Grande della Vena. Everything reminds on of Venice - the venecian syle buildings, lovely bridges...
Except the fact that the city of Chioggia is not so crowdy. You can find many intimate places that would make you getting some paint and canvas, a wirth a visit fish- and vegetable market.
Chioggia is a city of hard working fishermen. Even today there is the most important fishing-harbor of the upper Adria. Thus the market doesn't offer you nifty souvenirs but goods for daily needs - clothes, shoes, fruits and chese...
How to reach Chioggia
Starting from the Lido you get there easily by bus (line 11). By ferry you long to the island of Pelestrina, from there to Chioggia by ship.
The ship arrives at the Piazzetta Vigo where you will run into a venecian-byzantinian column with a winged lion. Welcome to Chioggia.
