Vignole
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Vignole is an island in the Venetian Lagoon
, northern Italy
, with a surface of some 69.20 ha. It is located north-west to Venice
, between the Sant'Erasmo
and La Certosa
islands. Vignole is actually formed by the two distinct islands, connected by a bridge.
Like Sant'Erasmo, it houses a scanty population, most of which work in the agriculture field. The eastern area is a military zone, housing barracks of the Lagunari
regiment. Two bridge connected this sector to the nearby Sant'Andrea Island, home to the eponymous fort.
Historically, the island was used by the Romans
and the Venetians
as a vacation place. At the time, it faced directly the Adriatic Sea
, since the Punta Sabbioni had still to form.
In the 7th century two tribunes from Torcello
built here small church dedicated to St. John the Baptist and St. Christine. The few other points of interest include the small church of St. Eurosia, sided by a small bell tower.
45°26′32"N 12°22′27"E
Venetian Lagoon
The Venetian Lagoon is the enclosed bay of the Adriatic Sea in which the city of Venice is situated. Its name in the Venetian language, Laguna Veneta— cognate of Latin lacus, "lake"— has provided the international name for an enclosed, shallow embayment of saltwater, a lagoon.The Venetian Lagoon...
, northern Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
, with a surface of some 69.20 ha. It is located north-west to Venice
Venice
Venice is a city in northern Italy which is renowned for the beauty of its setting, its architecture and its artworks. It is the capital of the Veneto region...
, between the Sant'Erasmo
Sant'Erasmo
Sant'Erasmo is an island in the Venetian Lagoon lying north of the Lido and north east of Venice, Italy.The island was a port attached to Murano in the 8th century, but is now known for market gardening. Ruined fortifications, including the so-called Torre Massimiliana , ring the isle. Forts...
and La Certosa
La Certosa
La Certosa is an island in the Venetian Lagoon, northern Italy. It is located north-west of Venice, less than 250 meters from San Pietro di Castello and little more than 500 meters from the Venice; a ca. 20 m-wide channel separates it from the Vignole island...
islands. Vignole is actually formed by the two distinct islands, connected by a bridge.
Like Sant'Erasmo, it houses a scanty population, most of which work in the agriculture field. The eastern area is a military zone, housing barracks of the Lagunari
Lagunari
The Lagunari are amphibious troops of the Italian Army. Today's Reggimento Lagunari Serenissima amphibious assault regiment has its headquarters in Mestre, a borough of Venice, and in the present day they are still subordinate to the Pozzuolo del Friuli Cavalry Brigade...
regiment. Two bridge connected this sector to the nearby Sant'Andrea Island, home to the eponymous fort.
Historically, the island was used by the Romans
Ancient Rome
Ancient Rome was a thriving civilization that grew on the Italian Peninsula as early as the 8th century BC. Located along the Mediterranean Sea and centered on the city of Rome, it expanded to one of the largest empires in the ancient world....
and the Venetians
Republic of Venice
The Republic of Venice or Venetian Republic was a state originating from the city of Venice in Northeastern Italy. It existed for over a millennium, from the late 7th century until 1797. It was formally known as the Most Serene Republic of Venice and is often referred to as La Serenissima, in...
as a vacation place. At the time, it faced directly the Adriatic Sea
Adriatic Sea
The Adriatic Sea is a body of water separating the Italian Peninsula from the Balkan peninsula, and the system of the Apennine Mountains from that of the Dinaric Alps and adjacent ranges...
, since the Punta Sabbioni had still to form.
In the 7th century two tribunes from Torcello
Torcello
Torcello is a quiet and sparsely populated island at the northern end of the Venetian Lagoon. It is considered the oldest continuously populated region of Venice, and once held the largest population of the Republic of Venice.-History:...
built here small church dedicated to St. John the Baptist and St. Christine. The few other points of interest include the small church of St. Eurosia, sided by a small bell tower.
45°26′32"N 12°22′27"E