The city is crisscrossed by canals; there's even a Canal Grande here - the Canal della Vena. The network of streets in Chioggia's old town, laid out almost at right angles, dates back to Roman times. Some residents even believe that the Romans designed the city this way on purpose.
The houses are in the Venetian style, and the bridges are just as beautifully arched as those in Venice. But: Chioggia is all about fish! Only here it's not as noisy or crowded. There are many intimate, picturesque spots and a fish and vegetable market that's truly worth seeing.
Chioggia is a fishing and working-class town. Even today, it is home to the most important fishing port in the northern Adriatic. So, at the large market on the main street, you won't find souvenirs, but rather everyday necessities - clothes, shoes, kitchenware, fruit, cheese, and the like.
Getting
to Chioggia
From Venice and the Lido of Venice, you can reach Chioggia by taking bus line 11. We take the ferry to the island of Pelestrina and from there a boat to Chioggia. The boat docks at Piazzetta Vigo, where a Venetian-Byzantine column topped with a winged lion serves as a reminder of the town's ties to Venice.
