Vignole
Vignole (also Le Vignole) is an island in the Venetian Lagoon, northern Italy, with an area of 69.20 ha (171 acres). It is located north-east of Venice, between the islands of Sant'Erasmo and La Certosa.
Location
Vignole consists of two islands which are connected by a bridge. As with neighbouring Sant'Erasmo, Vignole has a small population most of whom work in agriculture. The eastern part of the island is a military zone, housing facilities of the amphibious Lagunari Regiment "Serenissima". Two bridges connect the military zone to Sant'Andrea Island, the location of Forte di Sant'Andrea [it], a mid-16th century fortress.
History
Historically, the island was used by the ancient Romans and the Venetians as a vacation place. It directly faced the Adriatic Sea before accumulation of sand at Punta Sabbioni.
In the 7th century two tribunes from Torcello built a small church dedicated to St. John the Baptist and St. Christine. The few other points of interest include the small church of St. Eurosia, with a small bell tower.
Transport
The island is accessed on Actv waterbus line 13 (Fondamente Nove-Murano-Vignole-Lazzaretto Nuovo-Sant'Erasmo-Treporti). It is also served by a night service.
Gallery
- Part of the lagoon from the east. Vignole is in the centre, extending to the right. Venice is in the upper left.
- St. Eurosia's church
- Forte S Andrea
References
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- Buel del Lovo
- Burano
- Crevan
- Cason Montiron
- Isola dei Laghi
- La Certosa
- La Cura
- Madonna del Monte
- Mazzorbo
- Mazzorbetto
- Monte dell'Oro
- Motta dei Cunicci
- Motta di San Lorenzo
- Murano
- Salina
- San Francesco del Deserto
- San Giàcomo in Paludo
- San Michele
- Lazzaretto Nuovo
- Santa Cristina
- Sant'Andrea
- Sant'Ariano
- Sant'Erasmo
- Torcello
- Vignole
- Giudecca
- Sacca Fisola
- Sacca San Biagio
- San Giorgio Maggiore
- San Pietro di Castello
- San Secondo
- Sant'Elena
- Tronchetto
- Venice