Chioggia offers to the tourist many different cultural and characteristic aspects to experience. Besides, thanks to its particular geographical position, it is an excellent base for one-day excursions to some of the most beautiful and renowned places in the world.
There is really much to see in Venice: St. Mark's square; Palazzo Ducale; the famous bridges, The Sighs bridge and Rialto; the palaces facing the Grand Canal in an enchanting atmosphere. An intense cultural and artistic life takes place all year round. Museums and art galleries offer a rich variety of exhibitions in any field.
you'll experience the lagoon environment and approach Venice from the sea, with the best views of the city.
From Venice short trips by boat take you to the islands of Murano, Burano, Torcello, each with intereting art attractions and typical craftmanship productions.
Spread out in the Venetian area, with a particular concentration along the River Brenta, are the famous Venetian Villas, often the work of the celebrated architect Andrea Palladio, with art masterpieces of famous Italian painters and often surrounded by magnificient gardens. www.ilburchiello.it We can't forget the natural oasis not far from Chioggia; the Po Delta and the Euganean Hills. From Chioggia it is easy to reach other important destinations like Ravenna, Ferrara and Verona with its arena. Travel agencies in town can offer you guided daily excursions to most of these places. A holiday without an end.
Chioggia, often referred to as 'the little Venice', has many aspects in common with the world art capital. The distance between Chioggia and Venice is approximately 40 kilometres. You can reach Venice either by car or bus in about 45 minutes and by public boat service via Pellestrina and Lido islands. Travelling by boat
A trip by car or bus takes you to Padua. One of the most ancient universities of the world, Padua has much to offer in art and architecture. Just remember Giotto's frescoes inside the Scrovegni Chapel and St. Antonio Basilica, one of the most important sanctuaries of the Catholic world. The church is the destination for pilgrims from all over the world. In front of the church is the famous Donatello's masterpiece: the equestrian statue of Gattamelata.
