Places
Hike·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem
Torcello — Isola e Cattedrale
Veneto
Torcello was once more populous than Venice, its 7th-century cathedral among the oldest buildings in the lagoon, before silting canals and malaria drove residents to relocate to the safer islands that became modern Venice. Today it's nearly deserted, a flat, quiet walk past fields and the cathedral, a striking contrast to Venice's crowds.
Duration
1–2 hours
Distance
3 km
Elevation
+5 m
Best season
Year-round
Parking · Paid
Reached by vaporetto from Venice; no vehicle parking on the island.
Water
Fountain near the cathedral.
Highlights
- Once larger than Venice itself
- Cathedral among the oldest lagoon buildings
- Nearly deserted, quiet contrast to Venice
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome on the flat paths across the island.
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