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==Major Lagoon Islands== | ==Major Lagoon Islands== | ||
A Major Lagoon Island is classified as any island in the Venetian Lagoon that is over 0.02 | A Major Lagoon Island is classified as any island in the Venetian Lagoon that is over 0.02 km<sup>2</sup> 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=== | ===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. | ||
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! Island Name | ! Island Name | ||
! Population | ! Population | ||
! Area | ! Area (km<sup>2</sup>) | ||
! Main Usage | ! Main Usage | ||
! Access Points | ! Access Points | ||
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| [[Murano]] | | [[Murano]] | ||
| 4, | | 4,406 | ||
| | | | ||
| Residential | | Residential | ||
| | | | ||
| Glass Industry | | Glass Industry | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Sant'Erasmo]] | | [[Sant'Erasmo]] | ||
| | | 693 | ||
| | | | ||
| | | Agricultural | ||
| | | | ||
| cell 6 | | cell 6 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Vignole]] | | [[Vignole]] | ||
| | | 56 | ||
| | | | ||
| | | Agricultural | ||
| | | | ||
| cell 6 | | cell 6 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Burano]] | | [[Burano]] | ||
| | | 2,658 | ||
| | | | ||
| | | Residential | ||
| | | | ||
| cell 6 | | cell 6 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Mazzorbo]] | | [[Mazzorbo]] | ||
| | | 308 | ||
| | | | ||
| | | Residential | ||
| | | | ||
| cell 6 | | cell 6 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Torcello]] | | [[Torcello]] | ||
| | | 17 | ||
| | | | ||
| | | Residential | ||
| | | | ||
| cell 6 | | cell 6 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Lido]] | | [[Lido]] | ||
| | | 16,869 | ||
| | | | ||
| | | Residential | ||
| | | | ||
| cell 6 | | cell 6 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Pellestrina]] | | [[Pellestrina]] | ||
| | | 3,896 | ||
| | | | ||
| | | Residential | ||
| | | | ||
| cell 6 | | cell 6 | ||
|} | |} | ||
==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 | 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]]. | ||
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! Type | ! Type | ||
! Population | ! Population | ||
! Area (km<sup>2</sup>) | |||
! Previous Uses | ! Previous Uses | ||
! Access Points | ! Access Points | ||
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| Commercial | | Commercial | ||
| style="text-align: right;" | 1 | | style="text-align: right;" | 1 | ||
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| Asylum; Refuge for stray cats | | Asylum; Refuge for stray cats | ||
| | | cell 5 | ||
| St. Regis San Clemente Palace | | St. Regis San Clemente Palace | ||
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| cell 5 | | cell 5 | ||
| cell 6 | | cell 6 | ||
| cell 7 | |||
|} | |} | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
[[Lagoon]] | [[Lagoon]] | ||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
Alfieri, Bruno. Venice: A Guide to the City of the Lagoon. 5th ed. Venezia: Alfieri, 1954. | |||
Sprigge, Sylvia. The Lagoon of Venice: Its Islands, Life, and Communications. London: M. Parrish, 1962. | |||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
Revision as of 01:52, 14 October 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.
| Island Name | Population | Area (km2) | Main Usage | Access Points | Points of Interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murano | 4,406 | Residential | Glass Industry | ||
| Sant'Erasmo | 693 | Agricultural | cell 6 | ||
| Vignole | 56 | Agricultural | cell 6 | ||
| Burano | 2,658 | Residential | cell 6 | ||
| Mazzorbo | 308 | Residential | cell 6 | ||
| Torcello | 17 | Residential | cell 6 | ||
| Lido | 16,869 | Residential | cell 6 | ||
| Pellestrina | 3,896 | Residential | cell 6 |
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.
| Island Name | Type | Population | Area (km2) | Previous Uses | Access Points | Points of Interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Clemente | Commercial | 1 | Asylum; Refuge for stray cats | cell 5 | St. Regis San Clemente Palace | |
| row 2, cell 1 | row 2, cell 2 | row 2, cell 3 | row 2, cell 4 | cell 5 | cell 6 | cell 7 |
See Also
Bibliography
Alfieri, Bruno. Venice: A Guide to the City of the Lagoon. 5th ed. Venezia: Alfieri, 1954. Sprigge, Sylvia. The Lagoon of Venice: Its Islands, Life, and Communications. London: M. Parrish, 1962.