Lido di Venezia
Italy
About 12.2 km long, it is one of the few islands in the lagoon on which there are carriage roads; there is also a small tourist airport. It is famous for its beautiful beach, wonderful Art Nouveau villas from the 1900s and the Film Festival where film stars from all over the world attend every year.
Contents
7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Lido di Venezia, a long, slender ribbon of land that serves as both a shield and a sanctuary for the historic city of Venice. Stretching about eleven kilometers between the Venetian Lagoon and the Adriatic Sea, the…
Listen in the app2Gran Viale Santa Maria Elisabetta: The Island's Artery
The Gran Viale Santa Maria Elisabetta is the bustling heart of the Lido, a wide, tree-lined boulevard that connects the lagoon to the sea. Walking down this street, you experience the unique urban planning of the island. …
Listen in the app3The Historic Grand Hotels and Cinema Glamour
As you reach the coastline, you are standing in the shadow of giants. The Lido is home to some of the most famous hotels in Europe, most notably the Hotel Excelsior and the Grand Hotel des Bains. …
Listen in the app4The Beaches: Private Cabanas and Public Shores
The beaches of the Lido are world-renowned, characterized by their fine, golden sand and the iconic 'capannine'—private beach cabanas that line the shore. These rows of wooden huts, often decorated with colorful stripes, are a…
Listen in the app5Local Life and the Boutique Hotel Scene
Moving into the residential side streets, you encounter the true character of the Lido as a lived-in community. Away from the grand hotels of the Lungomare, the island is a patchwork of charming apartments and boutique hotels. …
Listen in the app6San Nicolò: The Gateway to the Lagoon
We conclude our exploration at the northern tip of the Lido, in the San Nicolò district. This is a site of immense historical and religious significance. …
Listen in the app7Closing
As our scholarly tour of the Lido di Venezia concludes, I hope you have gained a deeper appreciation for this essential barrier island. We have traversed its length, from the bustling Santa Maria Elisabetta terminal to the grand…
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What is Lido di Venezia?
Lido di Venezia is a place in Italy with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Italy |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 45.4172, 12.3726 |
| Last updated |
