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===Lidi=== | ===Lidi=== | ||
The ''lidi'' are long, narrow, barrier islands on the edge of the lagoon. These islands separate the lagoon from the Adriatic Sea and constrict entrance to the city to three access points. | The ''lidi'' are long, narrow, barrier islands on the edge of the lagoon. These islands separate the lagoon from the Adriatic Sea and constrict entrance to the city to three access points. | ||
==Minor Lagoon Islands== | ==Minor Lagoon Islands== | ||
A Minor Lagoon Island is defined as any landmass entirely surrounded by water, with man-made structures, and is under 0.2 km<sup>2</sup> in area. These islands can be either inhabited or uninhabited. Those that are uninhabited can belong to one of five categories: [[Batterie]], [[Ottagoni]], [[Ospedali]], [[Convents and Monasteries]], [[Commercial Uses]], or [[Privately Owned Islands]]. | A Minor Lagoon Island is defined as any landmass entirely surrounded by water, with man-made structures, and is under 0.2 km<sup>2</sup> in area. These islands can be either inhabited or uninhabited. Those that are uninhabited can belong to one of five categories: [[Batterie]], [[Ottagoni]], [[Ospedali]], [[Convents and Monasteries]], [[Commercial Uses]], or [[Privately Owned Islands]]. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
[[Lagoon]] | [[Lagoon]] | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
[https://www.zotero.org/groups/island_bibliography/items/tag/Lagoon%20Islands Zotero.org] | |||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
[http://islands.veniceprojectcenter.org islands.veniceprojectcenter.org] | |||
Latest revision as of 13:12, 9 December 2015
 An aerial view of the Lagoon and its islands | |
| Major Lagoon Islands: 8 | |
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| Minor Lagoon Islands: 32 | |
| Total Lagoon Islands: 40 | |
This article contains information about the islands of the Venetian Lagoon, excluding the islands of Venice proper.
History
The islands in the Venetian Lagoon have been forming and changing for hundreds of years. There are 40 Lagoon Islands: 8 Major Lagoon Islands and 32 Minor Lagoon Islands. Each of these islands has their own unique history.
Major Lagoon Islands
A Major Lagoon Island is classified as any island in the Venetian Lagoon that is over 0.02 km2 in area. Additionally, these islands must be inhabited. These conditions produce a list of eight Major Lagoon Islands, including the two lidi at the edge of the lagoon.
Lidi
The lidi are long, narrow, barrier islands on the edge of the lagoon. These islands separate the lagoon from the Adriatic Sea and constrict entrance to the city to three access points.
Minor Lagoon Islands
A Minor Lagoon Island is defined as any landmass entirely surrounded by water, with man-made structures, and is under 0.2 km2 in area. These islands can be either inhabited or uninhabited. Those that are uninhabited can belong to one of five categories: Batterie, Ottagoni, Ospedali, Convents and Monasteries, Commercial Uses, or Privately Owned Islands.