Chioggia

Nicknamed “Little Venice” for its urban layout of canals, narrow streets, and bridges, Chioggia lies at the southern tip of the Venetian Lagoon. The historic center unfolds around the majestic Canal Vena, spanned by nine bridges, among which the elegant Ponte di Vigo stands out. Walking along Corso del Popolo, you’ll encounter historic palaces and important religious buildings such as the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. Of great cultural significance is the Tower of Sant’Andrea, which houses a vertical museum and the Dondi Clock, recognized as one of the oldest still-functioning astronomical tower clocks in the world.

The historic market and Chioggia’s culinary specialties

Chioggia is home to one of the oldest and most important fish markets in the entire Adriatic Sea. The Loggia dei Bandi and the characteristic retail market form the nerve center of the city’s economic and food-and-wine life. Chioggia’s culinary tradition is renowned for historic dishes such as sardèle in saore, bigoli in salsa, and dishes featuring cuttlefish and shellfish from the lagoon, which can be sampled in the bacari and traditional trattorias dotted along the canals.

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