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Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale)
A masterpiece of Gothic architecture that served as the seat of Venetian power, with opulent chambers and the Bridge of Sighs.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Pellestrina
Veneto, Italy · Europe
About Pellestrina
Pellestrina works well as a base: 10 minutes from San Pietro in Volta, 18km from St. Mark's Basilica.
Pellestrina is in Veneto, Italy, with about 2,700 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is San Pietro in Volta, about 4 km away.
Pellestrina is an island in northern Italy, forming a barrier between the southern Venetian Lagoon and the Adriatic Sea, lying south west of the Lido.
The island is 11 kilometres (7 miles) long and has since the eighteenth century been bounded to its seaward side by large embankments. There are four main villages:Read more
San Pietro in Volta, Porto Secco, Sant' Antonio di Pellestrina, and Pellestrina, known for their colourfully-painted houses.
The main industries of the island are market gardening, fishing, tourism and lace making. Like that in Chioggia but unlike that in Torcello, the local lace is made with a needle. Attractions on the island included the Lido of Ca' Roman, known for its pine trees and birdlife.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Pellestrina?
Within an hour or so of Pellestrina: Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) (18 km), St. Mark's Basilica (18 km), Piazza San Marco (18 km), Rialto Bridge (18 km).
Are there any good drives near Pellestrina?
The nearest famous roads are Strada del Prosecco (Conegliano–Valdobbiadene), San Boldo Pass and Passo San Boldo (Road of 100 Days).
Where is Pellestrina?
Pellestrina is in Veneto, Italy, about 4 km from San Pietro in Volta.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 2,651
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Veneto
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 45.2772, 12.3024
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Italy
ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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Worth the detour from Pellestrina
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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St. Mark's Basilica
Venice's opulent Byzantine cathedral adorned with golden mosaics, standing at the eastern end of the iconic Piazza San Marco.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Piazza San Marco
Venice's principal public square surrounded by the grand basilica, Doge's Palace, and the soaring Campanile bell tower.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Rialto Bridge
The oldest and most famous of the four bridges spanning the Grand Canal in Venice, built in 1591.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Grand Canal
Venice's main waterway, a 3.8-kilometer serpentine channel lined with over 170 palazzos forming an open-air museum of architecture.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Murano
A cluster of islands in the Venetian lagoon that has been the center of world-renowned glass-blowing artistry since 1291.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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Burano
A vibrant island in the Venetian lagoon famous for its brightly painted fishermen's houses and centuries-old lace-making tradition.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Prato della Valle, Padua
One of Europe's largest squares, an elliptical island ringed by a statue-lined canal in historic Padua.
36 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Pellestrina
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 70 kmPonte Vecchio degli Alpini, Bassano del GrappaPalladio's covered wooden bridge of 1569 spanning the Brenta at Bassano del Grappa, rebuilt by Alpini troops after WWII and flanked by the historic Nardini grappa distillery.
- 73 kmStrada del Prosecco (Conegliano–Valdobbiadene)Italy's oldest wine road threads the UNESCO Prosecco hills past steep vineyards, hilltop villages and tasting cellars.
Driving in Italy
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.82/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€8.50/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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