Sant’Erasmo
The island of Sant’Erasmo in the Venetian lagoon is mostly agricultural. It was originally a lido, facing the sea, with the name Lio Marcense or Litus Mercedis.
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Map of the lagoon islands
This is an interactive map of most of the islands in the Venetian lagoon. Many islands are abandoned, or privately owned and inaccessible
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The Venetian Lagoon
The Venetian Lagoon is much more than just a watery area around the city of Venice. It is an integral part of Venice, its history and its origin.